Sacramento County Water Agency

Summer

​Be Water-Smart in the Summer!

 
FERTILIZE WITH LAWN CLIPPINGS
The average lawn produces 300-400 pounds of lawn clippings each year.
Clippings are a "complete" fertilizer; it provides nitrogen naturally.


USE MULCH TO PREVENT WEEDS NATURALLY
​Tired of pulling weeds? Using 2-4 inches of mulch or fallen leaves can help prevent weeds.
Mulch also retains water so you water less.

DON'T BUG THESE BUGS
About 97% of insects are beneficial to your garden.
Many of these beneficial insects help your garden by feasting on "bad bugs!"