There are many ways to conserve water, but did you know that irrigation habits have the largest potential impact on water usage?

Mulch can go a long way to regulate soil moisture and reduce watering needs, while also keeping bugs and weeds at bay. There is no need to spend money on mulch - your own grass clippings and leaves can be used as mulch! If you wish to purchase mulch, it is readily available at any garden center, and mulch can be purchased in bulk at our Dyno Dirt Store https://www.cityofdenton.com/181/Dyno-Dirt

We are grateful for the men and women working behind the scenes to keep us supplied with fresh, clean water. Drink up!

Suspicious you may be losing water through a leaky toilet? Place a few drops of red or blue dye in the tank and wait 15 - 20 minutes. If the dye appears in the bowl, you know your toilet is leaking. This type of leak is most often caused by an issue with your toilet flapper valve, which usually costs between $5-10 to replace, and is readily available at hardware stores.

Introducing Echinacea!

If you are looking for a visually striking plant with very low water needs, Echinacea may be for you! This perennial, which is also commonly referred to as purple coneflower, will come back year after year, and is well suited to the North Texas Area. This plant only needs water 1-2 times a week during extreme heat and drought, making it a perfect plant whether or not watering restrictions are in place!

Make sure you are only watering between the hours of 6pm and 10am to avoid scorching your lawn.