Water-Wise Landscaping 2010Landscaping 2010 - Vallejo · Water-Wise Landscaping 2010Landscaping 2010 Sponsored bySponsored by the Cities of Vallejo and Benicia. ......

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Sponsored bySponsored bySponsored by Sponsored by the Cities of Vallejothe Cities of Vallejo

and Beniciaand Benicia

AGENDA

6:30 pm Welcome and Introductions

6:40 pm Integrated Pest Managementp g gJennifer Kaiser

7:00 Water UseMeg Grumio, Master Gardener & Benicia Community Gardeng , y

7:20 Drip Irrigation Larry Lamoreux, Benicia Community Garden

7:40 pm Break

8:00 pm Drip Irrigation, continuedLarry Lamoreux, Benicia Community Gardeny , y

8:30 pm*8:30 pm* ConclusionConclusion

* Workshop presenters will remain available to answer questions.

Saturday WorkshopSaturday WorkshopApril 24 11 00 AM t 1 00 PMApril 24 11 00 AM t 1 00 PMApril 24, 11:00 AM to 1:00 PMApril 24, 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Heritage Hall Heritage Hall –– Benicia Benicia (Corner of Military 2(Corner of Military 2ndnd & East 2& East 2ndnd))( y( y ))

Space limited Space limited bbSignSign--up before leaving tonight.up before leaving tonight.

Where’s My Meter & When Is A Water Where’s My Meter & When Is A Water R l d P bl M R ibili ?R l d P bl M R ibili ?Related Problem My Responsibility? Related Problem My Responsibility?

Meter BasicsMeter BasicsMeter BasicsMeter Basics

Most residential meters have Most residential meters have a 5/8 or 3/4 inch service a 5/8 or 3/4 inch service connectionconnectionTypical residential meter is Typical residential meter is scheduled for replacement scheduled for replacement every 15every 15 20 years20 yearsevery 15 every 15 –– 20 years20 yearsAll leaks/breaks after the All leaks/breaks after the meter outlet coupling “nut”meter outlet coupling “nut”meter outlet coupling nut meter outlet coupling nut is the responsibility of the is the responsibility of the homeowner. homeowner.

Curb Stop Shut-off(Emergency)

Visit our Website at www.vallejowater.org

What Indoor Fixture Is Responsible What Indoor Fixture Is Responsible TTFor The Highest Water Use ?For The Highest Water Use ?

Free Water Conservation DevicesFree Water Conservation Devices

*Toilet Tank Bank *5-min Shower timer *Showerhead *Hose Nozzle

*Bathroom & Kitchen Aerators *Soil Moisture *Toilet Leak Dye Tablet

$$$ Rebates $$$$$$ Rebates $$$

SMART CONTROLLERSMART CONTROLLER

Existing landscape must consist of at least 1,000 Existing landscape must consist of at least 1,000 HIGH-EFFICIENCY TOILET(HET)

• HETs must be listed on the approved g p ,g p ,square feetsquare feetNew construction does not qualify New construction does not qualify Landscape survey must be done prior to SMART Landscape survey must be done prior to SMART C tr ll r i t ll tiC tr ll r i t ll ti

ppqualifying model list.

• Toilets in new homes built after 1992 do not quality.

• N HET t r pl ld r t il t ith Controller installation. Controller installation. Qualifying water customer are eligible for a rebate Qualifying water customer are eligible for a rebate of 50% of the controller cost.of 50% of the controller cost.

• New HETs must replace older toilets with a 3.2 gal per flush rating.

• Up to a $125 rebate for purchasing a new High- Efficiency Toilet.

Go to www.vallejowater.org for full conditions or call the Water Division.

Purpose of this programPurpose of this programp p gp p g

•• Help residents learn how to save water in Help residents learn how to save water in h i l dh i l dtheir landscapetheir landscape

•• Familiarize residents with resources available Familiarize residents with resources available

•• City Water staffCity Water staff•• Master Gardeners Master Gardeners –– UC Cooperative ExtensionUC Cooperative Extension•• Community GardensCommunity Gardens•• Books, magazines, websitesBooks, magazines, websites•• Local demonstration gardens Local demonstration gardens •• Local plant nurseries that specialize in lowLocal plant nurseries that specialize in low--water plantswater plantsp pp p pp

Urban Water UseUrban Water UseTypical SingleTypical Single--Family Residence Family Residence

Faucets8%

Leaks5%

Laundry12% IRRIGATION

50%

Showers/Bath

Dishwashing1%

Toilets14%

Showers/Bath10%

Water useWater useWater useWater use

Average in Vallejo and BeniciaAverage in Vallejo and Benicia116 to 132 gallons per person per day116 to 132 gallons per person per day

1% saving per year1% saving per yearIn Benicia that is 11 million gallons or In Benicia that is 11 million gallons or enough for 70 households for a year!enough for 70 households for a year!

I V ll j th t i 31 illi ll rI V ll j th t i 31 illi ll rIn Vallejo that is 31 million gallons orIn Vallejo that is 31 million gallons orEnough for 200 households for a yearEnough for 200 households for a year

WaterWater--Wise GardeningWise GardeningWaterWater Wise GardeningWise Gardening

Irrigation OptionsIrrigation Options

GardenerGardenerGardenerGardener

E i G dE i G dEnvironment GardenEnvironment Garden

What are the circumstances?What are the circumstances?What are the circumstances?What are the circumstances?

Creating a new gardenCreating a new gardenCreating a new gardenCreating a new gardenAdapting an existing garden to low water useAdapting an existing garden to low water useH d l d l i hH d l d l i hHow do you plan to deal with no summer How do you plan to deal with no summer rainfall?rainfall?

No Summer RainfallNo Summer RainfallNo Summer RainfallNo Summer Rainfall

oo HardscapeHardscapeoo HardscapeHardscapeoo Plant SelectionPlant Selection

I i iI i ioo IrrigationIrrigationoo Rainwater Harvesting for IrrigationRainwater Harvesting for Irrigation

IrrigationIrrigationIrrigationIrrigation

•• NoneNone•• NoneNone•• Hand WateringHand Watering

S i klS i kl•• SprinklersSprinklers•• DripDrip•• Combination of AboveCombination of Above

IrrigationIrrigation -- NoneNoneIrrigation Irrigation NoneNone

•• Site AnalysisSite Analysis•• Site AnalysisSite Analysis•• Plant SelectionPlant Selection

S l Pl iS l Pl i•• Seasonal PlantingSeasonal Planting•• Careful Planning for Seasonal EffectsCareful Planning for Seasonal Effects•• Acceptance of Summer DormancyAcceptance of Summer Dormancy•• ConstructionConstructionConstructionConstruction

Xeriscape DesignXeriscape DesignXeriscape DesignXeriscape Design

IrrigationIrrigation –– Hand WateringHand WateringIrrigation Irrigation Hand WateringHand Watering

•• Gardener’s Presence is RequiredGardener’s Presence is Required•• Gardener s Presence is RequiredGardener s Presence is Required•• Realistic Assessment of CommitmentRealistic Assessment of Commitment

M Si l T l A il blM Si l T l A il bl•• Many Simple Tools AvailableMany Simple Tools Available•• Fan SprayFan Spray•• Water TowerWater Tower•• Water TowerWater Tower•• Simple ShutSimple Shut--Off TimersOff Timers•• Various HandVarious Hand--held Devicesheld Devices

Rainwater HarvestingRainwater HarvestingRainwater HarvestingRainwater Harvesting

•• Price Varies According to Site and ComponentsPrice Varies According to Site and Components•• Price Varies According to Site and ComponentsPrice Varies According to Site and Components•• Rarely Will Supply All Irrigation NeedsRarely Will Supply All Irrigation Needs

M O i A il blM O i A il bl•• Many Options are AvailableMany Options are Available

50 gallon tanks– ( Waterhog water storage)50 g ( W g g )

Flat Bottom Utility Tanks(The Tank Depot 26-400 gallon)

305 - 5000 Gallon http://www.rainsaverusa.com/

Simple systems------Simple systems

• GuttersGutters• Screen• Storage container• Storage container• Tank overflow• Distribution system• Distribution system

RESOURCESRESOURCES

• http://www twdb state tx us/publications/repor• http://www.twdb.state.tx.us/publications/reports/RainwaterHarvestingManual_3rdedition.pdfhttp://www treepeople org/files/Rainwater as• http://www.treepeople.org/files/Rainwater_as_a_Resource.pdf

Outdoor SinkOutdoor SinkOutdoor SinkOutdoor Sink

IrrigationIrrigation –– Timed SprinklersTimed SprinklersIrrigation Irrigation Timed SprinklersTimed Sprinklers

Commonly seen for lawnsCommonly seen for lawnsCommonly seen for lawnsCommonly seen for lawnsMay be converted to a drip systemMay be converted to a drip systemW i f b li h d bW i f b li h d bWater savings may often be accomplished by Water savings may often be accomplished by

changing timing or type of lawnchanging timing or type of lawnOverhead watering must permeate mulchOverhead watering must permeate mulch

Larry LamoreuxLarry LamoreuxLarry LamoreuxLarry Lamoreux

•• Choose a source of waterChoose a source of water•• Choose a source of waterChoose a source of water•• Design and assemble a drip system off a faucet Design and assemble a drip system off a faucet

or hose bibbor hose bibbor hose bibbor hose bibb•• Convert an existing sprinkler system to low Convert an existing sprinkler system to low

d id iwater use dripwater use drip

Questions?Questions?

Door Prizes!Door Prizes!

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