Water Saving Strategies for Landscapes
Reducing Water Use in Your Landscaping The rain situation locally is much better now than it was in January and hopefully we get a decent amount of rain for the rest of March and April. I still think it is a good possibility. However, it is best to plan for the situation while hoping for the best as I see it. It is still a very dry year. Below are some easy ways to reduce the water use in your landscaping. Mulching Adding a layer of mulch 1 to 2 inches thick in flower beds and planting areas will significantly reduce the amount of watering needed. You can easily cut the number of times watered per week by almost half. The mulch holds the moisture in and not allowing evaporation so the moisture stays in the soil for the plants. Spread mulch 2 inches or more around the base of ornamental trees and fruit trees out to the drip line. Keep the mulch at least 6 inches away from the trunk of the tree. Drip Irrigation Use drip watering systems for your shrubs and trees. Better to water every 2 to 3 days when it is hot rather than every …
