Landscape Contractors Can Help You Save Water!

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California is in the midst of a water crisis. Governor Schwarzenegger has mandated that the per person water usage be cut by 20 percent by 2020. The demands on water usage are rising and with the governor’s goal plus a limited supply, the price of water is predicted to sky-rocket in the coming years. CLCA’s licensed landscape contractors that can successfully help you reduce your outdoor use and save you money in the process. Here is one way a landscape contractor can help you reduce your water use.

Through knowledge and expertise, a licensed landscape contractor can effectively help you face the water crisis head-on. In the process of becoming more water wise, a landscape contractor can help you enhance your property value, be “more green” and save you money. To contact a CLCA licensed professional in your area by using the Find My Contractor search tool on www.CLCA.org. — David Silva

Installing a Fertigation System

One way to reduce your water use is by "Fertigating." Fertigation is the process that utilizes fertilizing and irrigation concurrently. By installing a fertigation dispenser to your irrigation system, the system will then be able to dispense small amounts of fertilizers and supplements every time you water. Through fertigating, landscapes become healthier with nutrient rich water and will become more water efficient through this process. Fertigating not only helps you reduce your water usage, it reduces fertilizer usage and fertilizer run off, a major source of pollution in our waterways. Tom Patton, president and CEO of EZ-Flo, a Loomis, CA fertigation company says, "The process of fertigation has been documented through studies to show plants become much healthier at their roots. Fertigation can equal out to a 20-50% water savings by reducing over-watering." Contact your landscape contractor to see if they provide this service.