Replacing turf with native California species, such as low-water-use grass or ground covers, saves about 34 gallons/year/square foot.

Multi-trajectory, rotating streams apply water more slowly and uniformly to your landscape, saving about 850 gallons/year.

These devices adjust for weather changes and irrigate based on the needs of your landscape, saving about 13,000 gallons/year.

A soil moisture sensor measures soil moisture content in the active root zone on your property and adjusts watering your landscape accordingly, saving about 13,000 gallons/year.

Adding rain barrels can save about 50 gallons of water per large rainstorm.

Check your sprinkler system for leaks, overspray, and broken sprinkler heads. Adjust your sprinkler nozzles to minimize flow and eliminate overspray on the sidewalk. Schedule a minimum of one irrigation day during the morning hours to monitor leaks and overspray. This could potentially save around 500 gallons per month.

Applying multiple start times per irrigation with a minimum of 30 minutes duration in between helps prevent runoff and promotes healthy plant life.

Following these set timeframes can save around 5 gallons of water per day due to wind and evaporation.

This encourages deeper roots and saves about 16-50 gallons per day.

Spread a layer of organic mulch around plants: Two inches of mulch will help hold the moisture in the ground and cool the root systems. Savings around 20-30 gallons of water per 1000 sq. ft. each time you water. 

Different plants have varying water requirements. If your landscape includes grass, plants, and trees, tailor your watering patterns to the specific needs of each species.

Preventing water evaporation can save 10,000 to 20,000 gallons of water per year.