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Water Tips
Wise use of water for garden and lawn waterings not only helps protect the
environment, but saves money and provides for optimum growing conditions. Simple
ways of reducing the amount of water used for irrigation include growing
xeriphytic species
(plants that are adapted to dry conditions), mulching, adding water-retaining
organic matter to the soil, and installing windbreaks and fences to slow winds
and reduce evapotranspiration.
The United Nations estimates that over the next twenty years the supply of fresh
water per-person will decline by 33%, so every step to conserve water will make
a difference.
Lawn Care for Conservation
Recycle your grass clippings back into your lawn by using a mulching mower. This reduces evaporation, adds nutrients, and you’ll save time while mowing.
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Recycle your grass clippings back into your lawn by using a mulching mower. This reduces evaporation, adds nutrients, and you’ll save time while mowing.
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Landscaping for Conservation
Use plants that are native to your area, plants from wetter climates waste a tremendous amount of water.
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Use plants that are native to your area, plants from wetter climates waste a tremendous amount of water.
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How to Water Trees
Water trees separately from surrounding plant areas. Trees like long, slow watering and generally need to be watered to a much greater depth than grass and other plants.
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Water trees separately from surrounding plant areas. Trees like long, slow watering and generally need to be watered to a much greater depth than grass and other plants.
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When to Water
Grass signals that it needs water by losing its spring: When you walk across the lawn and see your footprints, your lawn probably needs to be watered.
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Grass signals that it needs water by losing its spring: When you walk across the lawn and see your footprints, your lawn probably needs to be watered.
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