Money Saving Tip – Get an Irrigation Meter!
Thursday, July 14, 2011
It is hot! But fortunately we have not reached Atlanta’s all-time high of 105 which occurred July 13, 1980! With the heat comes problems. Do you like a lush lawn, healthy bushes and trees, and vibrant flowers but you do not like the cost to keep those plants alive during our hot, hot summer months? Then consider doing two things that should, over time, save you big bucks.
Augment your soil around plants and flowers with water-retention soil such as Miracle-Gro’s Moisture Control Garden Soil. This product boasts to hold 25% more water than ‘plain’ garden soil. Miracle-Gro also produces Moisture Control potting soil which does a great job retaining water for plant use.
Install an irrigation meter for your irrigation system. Irrigation meters do not incur sewer charges since the water is not returned to the sewer system. If you have an irrigation system, but no separate meter, you incur higher water/sewer charges. While the initial cost to install a meter is not chump-change, over time, it will save you a lot of money! For the City of Atlanta, call 404-982-1486 for more information and/or to purchase an irrigation meter.
- Scott Askew
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