Sunny and warm Father’s Day and beyond. Port Alberni Water Restrictions starting on 17th – Some Watering Tips!
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It’s going to be a beautiful weekend! There is no moisture in the forecast out through next week and the City of Port Alberni is implementing Stage 1 Water Restrictions. This is earlier than ever before. The low snowpack and drought has taken its toll.
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So while you are celebrating with Dad, get him to put in some water conservation systems in your yard!
A timer on your taps so that they water in the early morning or late evening is a great first step! There’s lots of them around at your local hardware stores! Like this:
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Or this!
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They’re usually around $20-$60.
If you want to get really fancy and your dad likes to put things together (what Dad doesn’t it!?) you could even look at a drip/low flo watering/spraying system that puts the water exactly where it needs to go in your garden and to your plants!
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It will save a huge amount of water compared to sprinklers and even hand-watering and is convenient too.
Plus, it’s a great project to work on.
And remember. Gold Grass is the Best Grass! ;=) (No Grass is great too!)
Oh, and here’s a bonus feature for this post. I wrote a thread on twitter today, prompted by the City’s announcement, about the time a forest company tried to convince me the trees were stealing my water! Watch out, they’re coming for yours next! 🙂
Have a wonderful weekend!