Reno's abundant spring rain will eventually stop and you'll actually have to water your yard and landscaping on a regular basis. To ensure an adequate supply of water, the Truckee Meadows Water Authority (TMWA) enforces a system called assigned-day watering that gives everyone a chance to keep their lawns, yards, and commercial properties green during the dry summer months.
Assigned-day watering in Reno, Nevada.
Photo © Stan White
This year, nature has been good to us with a snowy, wet winter and spring that ensures an abundant flow down the Truckee River through the summer. Other years, we must tighten the spigot and deal with the fact that we do indeed live in an arid place. My series of water articles deals with many of these issues. As the hot summer approaches, it is good to learn more about this vital resource so we can all use it wisely.
If you have yard projects lined up and need plants and advice about landscaping in the Truckee Meadows, we've got some excellent nurseries and garden centers where you can get what you need for successfully growing things in the Reno climate. #about
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