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Your Guide to Water-Wise Gardening Year-Round

Even following a season of heavy rainfall, California will always be susceptible to drought, so selecting plants that can withstand inevitable dry spells will always be critical. Whether you’re a veteran green thumb or a gardening first-timer, you don’t need to worry! At San Jose Water, we’ve pulled together all the best tips and resources to help you become a water-wise gardening pro.

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Water Smart Summer Activities

Summer is quickly approaching and we are gearing towards another high-usage water month. According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), water demand is 2-4 times higher during the summer than it is the rest of the year. This summer, we want to encourage San Jose residents to be mindful of water conservation. Playing around water and using it to cool off is great, but there are still ways to be water smart. Here’s a quick guide to some water smart summer activities that you may enjoy.

 

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Water Loves Chocolate

Valentine’s Day 2018 is here and as millions of people are set to share time together and possibly enjoy a little V-day chocolate, it may be surprising to learn that water is the key to your love’s heart. Yes, as it turns out, water knows no bounds.
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Health Benefits of Water

The old adage tells us that “You are what you eat,” but we think that you are what you drink - and that’s mostly water.
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