Green, Water-Friendly Landscaping

If you finally started to think cautiously about your water consumptions and want to know how you can do more, look at your yard. You can do so many things in your yard that can help you save thousands of gallons of water a year. 

Don’t Use a Water Hose to Clean Your Gutters- Use a leaf blower or your hands to clean the gutters. 

Use Drought-Resistant Seeds- If you are looking to plant new grass seeds in your yard or around your home, use drought-resistant seeds instead. These seeds will need 70% less water, can grow in shaded areas, and can even prevent grubs from eating your lawn. 

Water Your Grass Early in the Morning- If you water your grass during the days when it’s the hottest, your water will evaporate sooner and your ground will be dry. Instead, water your lawn early in the morning or late in the evening and saturate the ground. 

Don’t Over-Water Your Lawn- If you don’t have drought-resistant or water-friendly lawn, you can still prevent overwatering. If you step on your lawn and it springs back up, it does not need to be watered. If the grass lies flat, it could use some water. Also, let your grass grow up to 3 inches which can help preserve water in the soil.

Use a Water Hose not Sprinklers- Even the most high-tech sprinklers can miss sports so use a hose instead. You will be able to direct the water where it’s needed and you’ll get some much needed fresh air doing it. 

Use Mulch In Your Yard- Placing mulch around your plants and trees can help weeds from growing and it can also prevent water from evaporating. This will mean that you don’t have to water your garden and plants as much. There are numerous of different mulch options available including straw mulch, seaweed mulch, bark, or you can use shredded newspaper. 

Use a Broom to Clean Your Driveway- A lot of people use their water hose to clean their driveway from leaves, dirt, or dust. This is just one way we are wasting water for a poor reason. Instead of watering your driveway, grab a broom or a leaf blower. 

Use Rain Water to Water Plants -If you have a vegetable garden or various plants around your house or on the deck, use rain water to water them. Place a large barrel outside your home and collect the rain. Once your barrel is full enough use is to water your plants instead of turning on the hose. Why use something you have to pay for when you can use water that is natural, free, and falls from the sky?

There are so many ways in which we can save water not only inside our homes but outside as well. You can also use waterless car wash products or rain water to wash your car. Every drop of water that you don’t use helps save you on your water bill and your community.