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Dec 07
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#compost
Methane emissions from organic waste decomposing in landfills are a significant source of greenhouse gas emissions contributing to global climate change. Organic materials--including waste that can be readily prevented, recycled, or composted--account for a significant portion of California’s overall waste stream. Food waste alone accounts for approximately 17-18 percent of total landfill disposal. Be sure to place your organic wastes in your brown-lidded organics cart for composting. #Compost https://www.calrecycle.ca.gov/Organics/SLCP/
Dec 05
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Your organics cart can be used for more than just yard materials. Food scraps, fruit and vegetable peels, coffee grounds, pizza boxes, paper take-out food packaging, facial tissue, paper towels....and more! https://www.cityofdavis.org/city-hall/public-works-utilities-and-operations/solid-waste-and-recycling/organics
Dec 05
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In case you missed it, the December Greener Davis email blast is out! http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?m=1117055859818&ca=5fa4a754-9a6d-4019-96f5-9733e23dbedc
Irrigation
Adjust Your Sprinklers
- Inspect your system for clogged, broken or missing sprinkler heads.
- Connect. Examine points where the sprinkler heads connect to pipes or hoses. If water pools in your yard or you have large wet areas, you could have a leak in your system.
- Direct sprinklers away from your driveway, house, or sidewalk in order to apply water only to your landscape.
- Select a seasonally appropriate watering schedule that meets your landscape's minimum needs.
Irrigation Controllers
Programming
- Spring: As the weather warms up and the soil starts to dry out, turn your irrigation timer back on but only water as much as needed for your landscape and the current weather conditions. Check your irrigation system and fix broken sprinkler heads or other problems.
- Summer: Once it starts getting really warm outside, you can turn up your watering a bit. Remember to turn off the sprinklers for 30 minutes halfway through your complete watering time to allow the soil to absorb the water and prevent water run-off.
- Fall: As the weather cools down, adjust your timer to water less.
- Winter: When the weather cools and it begins to rain, turn your timer off.
Weather-Based Controllers
Rain Sensors
Convert to Drip
Advantages
- Can be more water efficient if used properly
- Minimizes evaporation
- Promotes a good soil/water environment
Disadvantages
- Emitters may clog
- Not as easy to see when not working properly
- Can be damaged by animals, insects and humans
Drip Irrigation Types and Details: Water Conservation Irrigation Practices (Yolo County Master Gardeners-UCCE)
Save Our Water Drip Irrigation Conversion Videos
How to Convert Sprinklers to Drip (Regional Water Authority Video)
Efficient Lawn Watering
Following the irrigation tips above and adjusting the programing on your irrigation controller will help with efficient lawn watering. Two online irrigation calculators that can help in determining lawn watering needs are:
UC Guide to Healthy Lawns (Irrigation Scheduler)
Sacramento Region Smart Irrigation Scheduler
Weather (Rainfall) Information
UC Davis Atmospheric Science Daily Weather Observations
California Irrigation Management Information System (CIMIS) - choose Davis from the station list
*Weather (Rainfall) Information is provided for informational purposes only.
Irrigation Resources
California Landscape Contractors Association
EPA WaterSense "Adding Microirrigation to Your Services: A Mini-Guide for Irrigation Professionals"
EPA WaterSense "Saving Water with Microirrigation: A Homeowner Guide"
Homeowner’s Guide to a WaterSmart Landscape
Summer Irrigation Reminders & Using AquaHawk to Check for Continuous Water Use
Yolo County Master Gardeners (UCCE)
Water Conservation Irrigation Practices (Yolo County Master Gardeners)