Smart Irrigation Month Social Media Posts
The following social media content was created to help you integrate Smart Irrigation Month messages
into your company’s preferred social media channels, such as Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn.
Tweeting Tips
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Add these hashtags to the tweets above when possible to help people find your tweets, or create
your own: #SmartIrrigation, #irrigation, #WaterSmart, #BeWaterSmart, #SmartTips
Ask your followers to “Please retweet!” and share the Smart Irrigation Month message!
Does your agency offer rebates? Don’t forget to tweet about the rebates you provide on waterefficient products, or those offered by the local/state governments.
Add shortened links to the Irrigation Association site, your site or others with more information or
tips on smart irrigation.
Don’t have the time to tweet everyday? Schedule your tweets ahead of time, with services
likeTweetLater, Hootsuite, Seesmic and Twuffer.
Don’t forget to respond to and retweet messages from your followers!
31 Tweets for Smart Irrigation Month
Water Providers: Use these 31 tweets to share a smart irrigation tip with your customers each day
in July!
1. July is Smart Irrigation Month! Watch for our efficient #irrigation tips and how you can save water.
http://www.smartirrigationmonth.org
2. A good irrigation contractor can check for leaks, broken sprinklers and other problems. Ask what you
can watch out for between visits.
http://www.irrigation.org/Certification/Find_a_Certified_Professional.aspx
3. Have you made changes to water smarter or reduce your water use outdoors? Share your
#WaterSmart tips!
4. When is the best time to water? Water early in the morning (between 4 a.m. and 8 a.m.) to save money
and water by reducing evaporation.
5. Did you know? Established lawns and landscapes need only about 1 inch of water each week in most
arid climates. #SmartIrrigtion
6. How can you prevent water waste? Adjust your sprinkler system to prevent runoff onto the sidewalk or
street. #SmartIrrigtion
7. After a rain, don’t forget to turn your sprinkler system off, or install a rain sensor that does it
automatically! #BeWaterSmart
8. Grow healthier plants and reduce water use. When planting, turn the soil and add compost or fertilizer
to improve moisture retention.
9. Switch to Drip: Drip irrigation can apply water directly to the roots of shrubs and trees, where it's
needed. #SmartIrrigation
10. Don’t Spray It: Replace spray sprinklers with high-efficiency nozzles that produce droplets, not mist
that can evaporate or blow away.
11. Catch the Rain: Add a rain barrel or underground rainwater harvesting system to your property to
collect rain to #water the landscape with.
12. Go Native: Save #water by reducing your lawn area. Replace with native plants, patios and walkways.
13. Apply as Needed: Install a rain or soil moisture sensor so your irrigation system only runs when
needed.
14. Don’t Mow So Low: Setting your mower blade to a higher setting can help shade roots and hold soil
moisture longer.
15. Cover Up: Adding a layer of organic mulch can help plants retain moisture and reduce weeds.
16. Reduce Runoff: Adjust your sprinklers so they aren’t watering the sidewalk or street.
17. Time it Right: Water in the cool morning or evening hours to minimize evaporation.
18. Clean Sweep. Use a broom to clean your driveway and sidewalk, instead of hosing it off.
19. Is it time for an irrigation check up? Inspect your system monthly for leaks, broken or clogged sprinkler
heads, and other problems.
20. “Smart” irrigation controllers and sensors can adjust to the weather, so your landscape only gets
watered as needed.
21. Try setting your #irrigation system at three, 5-min. intervals to let the soil absorb more water, reducing
runoff.
22. Low/high water pressure can seriously affect sprinkler performance; choose sprinklers based on
water pressure on your site. #SmartIrrigation
23. Get audited…water audited! An irrigation professional can inspect your irrigation system and
recommend ways to improve it.
24. Mulch well around plants, bushes and trees. 2 to 4 inches of mulch reduces evaporation, improves
water retention and controls weeds.
25. "Hydro-zone” your yard. Group plants with similar moisture needs in the same area to make sure they
get the right amount of water.
26. Plant in spring or fall. Avoid planting in the summer—in hotter temps plants need more water to
become established.
27. Use turf for play areas and spaces where it'll be used and enjoyed. Use ground cover & other plants
for slopes and hard-to-water areas.
28. Aerating your lawn and around trees at least once a year helps improve water penetration.
29. Watering in the heat of the day can cause up to 30% loss from evaporation. Water when the sun is
down, winds are calm and temps are cool.
30. Upgrade to a smart irrigation controller. They can automatically adjust watering based on rain, soil
moisture, evaporation and plant needs.
31. Watering too much, too often causes shallow roots, weed growth, disease/fungus. Saturate root
zones and let the soil dry. #SmartIrrigation
General SIM Messages
Smart Watering Tip: A soil test reveals the nutrients, composition and contaminants in your soil.
Understanding your soil enables you to apply the right amounts of water and nutrients to improve your
soil’s fertility for healthier, more vigorous plants and grasses.
Did you know: When it comes to your irrigation system, retrofitting spray heads with water-efficient,
rotating nozzles can reduce your landscape water use by 30 percent.
Smart Watering Tip: Adjust your irrigation timer to water in the early mornings when winds are calm and
temperatures are cool to minimize evaporation and runoff due to overspray.
July is Smart Irrigation Month, and you could be saving money on your water bill. A site inspection and
irrigation audit will reveal system leaks and inefficiencies that, when remedied, can help you save water.
Contact a Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor to request an audit today.
Smart Watering Tip: Celebrate Smart Irrigation Month and connect an inexpensive rain sensor to your
irrigation system to prevent the watering-in-the-rain scenario.
Smart Watering Tip: Frequently adjust sprinkler heads so that water stays off the pavement—and on your
lawn.
Smart Watering Tip: Use a “smart” irrigation controller or regularly adjust your current irrigation timer to
coincide with seasonal weather conditions.
Not irrigating? You can still celebrate Smart Irrigation Month by incorporating amendments, mulch or
permeable pavers into your landscape.
To save water on your property, choose plants with low water requirements that will thrive in your local
climate. Consider sun, shade and size.
Don’t waste water! Set irrigation systems to water plants, not your driveway, sidewalk, patio or buildings.
To save water losses of 30% due to evaporation, water plants when the sun is low or down, winds are
calm and temperatures are cool.
With an irrigation system, think “smart” and use controllers that automatically adjust for rain, soil moisture,
evaporation and plant water use.
Is your irrigation system under pressure? Pressure can change over time and negatively affect system
efficiency. Have yours checked today.
Water utilities offer rebates for certain water-efficient irrigation products. Before installing or upgrading,
consult your water provider.
Spring is almost here. Take the opportunity update your system to a smart controller.
Spring is the time to look your system over for anything that broke over the winter that can waste water in
the summer.
Planning for Smart Irrigation Month doesn't start in July. It starts when the system is activated early in the
year.