As temperatures cool and days grow shorter, landscapes across Sacramento don’t need as much water to stay healthy as they do in spring and summer.

Beginning Nov. 1, residents and businesses should use sprinklers just once per week—on either Saturday or Sunday—at any time of day.

“When the weather cools down, so should your watering,” said William Granger, the City’s water conservation coordinator. “This is the time of year to give your sprinklers a break and let Mother Nature do more of the work.”

According to City staff, cooler weather, longer nights and seasonal rainfall help soil retain moisture longer, allowing lawns and plants to thrive with far less irrigation.

Many customers can even turn off their automatic sprinklers entirely during the fall and winter months.

“You’d be surprised by how far a little rainfall can go for your lawn,” Granger added.

More information about the fall and winter watering schedule can be found on the City’s water conservation website.