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Len's Gardening Tips
Are looking for ways to cut down on water usage and keep your garden
or backyard looking great? Then please consider these suggestions:-
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Firstly, maintenance activities, such as mulching, pruning,
composting and fertilizing should not be forgotten.
Strong plants require less care than weaker ones, and they
also give your landscape or garden a more attractive look.
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Get rid of weeds! They compete with useful plants for water.
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During the hotter months move container plants to shady areas.
This will reduce water loss due to evaporation.
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Establish watering priorities. Start by taking care of any new and young plants,
then look after the more mature trees and shrubs.
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Place your plants in groups according to the amount of water they need. This way,
you won't end up over or under watering any parts of your lawn or garden.
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Following a set watering schedule can also help minimise your water consumption.
Try to water in the early morning or evening to take advantage of the cooler temperatures
and reduce evaporation.
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Water slowly, deeply and infrequently to avoid water runoff and spot-water areas
which dry out more quickly. Make sure your hose or sprinkler does not leak, and avoid
placing watering devices where they waste water on your driveway, deck or porch.
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Install a drip watering system. This can save up to 60% of the water used by sprinkler
systems.
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Consider letting your lawn go dormant; most lawn grasses will rebound when the rains
return.
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If you have a slope, place lower-water-demanding plants at higher elevations, and
those that need more water at lower elevations. The water from the higher areas will
trickle down to your plants which demand more moisture.
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Finally, selecting plants with water efficiency in mind doesn't mean changing your tastes or the
appearance of your landscape or garden! Remember: All new plants need water to become
established.
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