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•r'/�.�� s �/o� Lawn Watering Pips �"l I • Water early in the morning to minimize evaporation. • Never water faster than the ground can absorb it. /"� l` • • - • Know your soil and its watering needs. • Next time you water,place 3-5 empty cans (about the CityOf Hugo size of a can of tuna or cat food)at varied distances from the sprinkler. The time it takes to fill the cans is about the 2009 Spring Street Sweeping length of time you should water your lawn. (This is typi- cally between 15 and 30 minutes). ` The Public Works Department will begin sweeping City • Adjust automatic irrigation schedules at least monthly to streets on March 23. Typically, sweeping will (fF ensure water-use efficiency. take place Monday through Friday, from 7:00 • Step on the grass. If it springs back up when you move 009 am to 4:30 pm,for approximately eight weeks. your foot,it does not need water. The City of Hugo will be sweeping all Arrange plants in your garden by light and watering Ordinance bituminous (paved) streets during this needs. time. Any questions regarding 'ell,%;a �; "'r"''° '�� • Consider drip irrigation systems around trees and shrubs. Barking dogs and dogs street sweeping should be directed ?'r 0 (Drip systems permit water to flow slowly to roots, en- running at large are to the Public Works Department at couraging strong root systems. These systems will also considered a nuisance 651-762-6300. cut down on evaporation). by many residents. If • Adjust sprinklers to avoid watering sidewalks and drive- ways. you own a dog, the City 2009 Spring Hydrant Flushing Collect rainwater in a rain barrel for watering your lawn is asking for your help. and plants. Please follow Hugo's or- The Public Works Department will be flushing hy- drants in the City of Hugo beginning April 13. Hy- . Cut grass no shorter than 2 inches to reduce evaporation dinance regarding dogs and promote deep root growth. � running at large and drant flushing will take place Monday through Fri- .�L • Use shut-off nozzles on hoses. dogs that continually day, from 7:00 am to 4:30 pm, for approximately . Aerate your lawn as needed. bark. Your dog must bel four weeks. • When hiring an irrigator,look for licensed and under the Flushing allows the Public Works Department to a certified landscape irrigation pro- owner's control at all purge rust and stagnant water from the distribution fessional. times,and must not bar system. In addition, it allows the Department repeatedly for more than to identifyhydrants in need of mainte- ti Y five (5) minutes without nance. Watering Restrictions In at least a one(1)minute Due to the hydrant flushing,it is lapse in time. Please be, f inevitable that some residents Effect courteous and respectful will receive rust-colored water to your neighbors. For than could stain laundry. Hugo residents and property owners who more information red During this time, please use the municipal water system are being garding your pet,pleas check that water coming asked to help conserve water and protect visit the City's web site into the house is clear be- the environment by restricting their water- at www.ci.hugo.mn.us. fore doing laundry. ing of lawns, trees or other vegetation. In `• a resolution implemented May 15, 2001, Questions regarding hydrant the days you may water are determined by flushing should be directed to the your street address. If your address ends Public Works Department at 651-762-6300. in an odd number, you may water only on odd-numbered calendar days. If your ad- dress ends in an even number,you may wa- lawn Water Conservation Tips ter only on even-numbered calendar days. An exemption from the odd-even restric- Many conventional lawns in Minnesota can stay healthy if tion(of up to 30 days)is available for new they receive 1-1.5 inches of water a week—from either sod, seed or plantings. You may call the precipitation or irrigation. Deep, infrequent watering is Hugo City Hall at 651-762-6300 to be add- generally better for lawns and plants. Frequent, lighter ed to the 30-day exemption list. irrigations can actually cause shallow roots.