Today is the first day of spring, which means it’s time to start thinking about your lawn and garden. If you take pride in your lawn and you care about the environment, it may be time to update your gardening routine. With water-conscious landscaping, you can beautify your green space while also conserving water and reducing your carbon footprint.
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Water Efficiency in Your Garden
What is water efficiency?
Water efficiency is the smart use of our water resources through water-saving technologies and simple steps we can all take around the house. Becoming more water-efficient can help ensure reliable water supplies today and for future generations.
When is the best time to water your lawn?
The best time of day for watering is in the morning. This is certain to reduce evaporation and help the plants to retain water. Midday watering can lead to wasteful evaporation, while nighttime watering causes droplets to cling to grass and plants overnight, which can increase the chance of lawn diseases.
How to Conserve Water in Your Garden:
The first step towards saving water in your garden is to start collecting and using your water more efficiently. Oftentimes, the solutions to conserving water in your garden and landscaping are easier and more affordable than you first thought.
Collect rainwater with rain barrels
Rain barrels are a cheap and easy way to make the best use of April showers. Rain barrels are available for purchase at most local garden shops. A smart roof design can help to streamline rain and ensure safe collection. Be sure to look into standing seam metal as a first material option.
Manually hand water your lawn
Turning off the sprinklers and hand watering your garden is a great way to save water in your yard. According to H2OUSE,ย manually watering your lawn uses less than a third of the resources that the average automatic system does. Not only is this good news for our environment and your carbon footprint, but it can also lower your utility bills and actually save you money.
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Get to know your plants and how to care for them properly
The water itself isnโt the only factor to consider if you want to be more efficient in your garden, your choice of plants and methods for caring is important too.
- Drought tolerant plants can handle dry weather and wonโt require as much watering as others.
- By adding mulch or compost in with your soil, you can encourage moisture retention across the yard or help minimize water runoff in plants.
- Unless you have cacti, good soil will drain quickly, store more water and help plants to grow successfully.
Research how to be more eco-friendly in your garden
Acquiring a more comprehensive understanding of irrigation, water usage, and the effects it can have on the environment is key for becoming more water-efficient in your home and garden.
- Watersmart Landscaping is a growing trend amongst homeowners and the right changes could prompt an increase in your propertyโs value.
- Understanding the meaning of a carbon footprint will help you to connect the dots between your lawn care practices and your effect on the environment.
- An understanding of irrigation methods is key for saving water in the long term.
By adapting your methods to conserve water, itโs possible to beautify your lawn and benefit the environment. Make a positive change today and help protect a better tomorrow.
โ Written by Clara Beaufort, GardenerGigs.com
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