Save Precious Water with Sprinkler Timers

I'm not sure about the rest of the country, but here in the Northeast, summer has been fully upon us for a few weeks now. Things are so hot and dry that if I don't water the garden and flower pots for a few days, they will likely be up in smoke. Quite literally I'm afraid.

One challenge I have is watering the plants and garden on a regular schedule. Half the time, I end up watering them when they are half dried up and I am hoping that simple water will miraculously revive them. But when I do remember, I sometimes turn on the hose and leave it on too long as I tend to move onto another project and completely forget the sprinkler. Oops. Maybe it's a total lack of the a green thumb but probably just poor organizational skills. But good news for me as I found a solution!

A viable AND affordable solution. A sprinkler timer. It's so simple. If you visit your local home store, you will find a large variety to choose from. Some features include rain sensors, several zones, automatic shut off and even remote control. After purchasing the model that best suited my needs, I set it up in about 10 minutes. Now my lawn gets watered at 5:30am for about 6 minutes every other day, and only when dry. I save water, keeps my bills regular, and my garden never looked better!