Watering hours in Stage 2 have been 7-11 a.m. and 7-11 p.m. for over five years and people have gotten used to them. So why is SAWS proposing a change? One reason: many people have expressed a desire to water earlier in the morning. Another reason is energy use. Those evening watering hours of 7-11… Continue Reading The (watering) times, they are a-changin’
Some well-timed spring showers have kept things a little greener than we’re used to this time of year. But make no mistake – the drought continues and so do Stage 2 watering rules. Also, did you remember to “spring forward” your irrigation system? Replace your controller’s back-up batteries if it’s been a while and, most… Continue Reading Stage 2 watering rules here to stay awhile
Late January downpours were a welcome relief, especially to the Edwards Aquifer. But they haven’t put an end to the drought — or Stage 2 watering rules. But that’s okay because after all the rain, your landscape doesn’t need any extra water. Besides, your lawn is still dormant, so you’d only be feeding winter weeds.… Continue Reading Drought continues and so do Stage 2 watering rules
Let your sprinklers slumber on. After all, your lawn is still snoozing too. And that’s a good thing since we’re starting off the new year still under watering rules. Occasional showers in December were a welcome relief, but they didn’t put an end to the ongoing drought. Back-to-back years of record heat paired with a… Continue Reading Don’t start watering yet — we’re still in Stage 2
Proactive planning has helped our community weather many serious droughts, and the current one is no exception. Thanks to diverse water supplies, long-term conservation and reasonable landscape watering rules, San Antonio has not needed more severe drought restrictions. But to be effective, all SAWS customers need to follow the rules. Under Stage 2, landscape watering… Continue Reading Getting everyone on board with watering rules
San Antonio Water System (SAWS) customers have been in Stage 2 watering rules for well over a year, and despite more severe pumping reductions from the Edwards Aquifer Authority (EAA), SAWS will continue Stage 2 watering rules for the foreseeable future. Portions of the water system show tank levels dropping overnight beyond normal demand levels.… Continue Reading SAWS Customers Staying in Stage 2 Despite Edwards Aquifer Drop
Scorching temperatures are nothing new this time of year. But thanks to some much-needed rain this spring, things were a little greener than usual heading into the dog days of summer. Now that record heat has settled in and is expected to dominate this summer, your Bermuda or zoysia grass is likely losing its lush… Continue Reading Don’t let your lawn mislead you
Whether you’re native to the Lone Star State or a transplant, you already know Texas is like a whole other country. But San Antonio’s climate is extra special, and your landscape often needs some TLC — or Texas-loving-care. While spring rains have greened things up, the drought isn’t over and our hot, dry summer months… Continue Reading Summer’s here, y’all — time to ‘Wrangle your water use’
Daylight saving time ended in March — did you remember to “spring forward” the clock on your irrigation system? Replace the back-up batteries if it’s been a while and, most importantly, make sure the time is set to water only on your watering day during the 7-11 hours. Under Stage 2, landscape watering with a… Continue Reading Recent rain didn’t wash away Stage 2 watering rules
If you’ve kept the hoses and sprinklers stowed away all winter, well done! Stay the course for a little while longer to get your spring lawn off to a healthy start. Most turf grasses don’t hit their growing season stride until April. If you start watering too early, the weeds will certainly get a boost,… Continue Reading It’s not time to start watering just yet
