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Easy Ways to Conserve Water on Spring Landscaping

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Conserving water while gardening still has several benefits. For starters, it can help you save money on your water bill, particularly if you reside in a region with water restrictions or high pricing. Second, by limiting the amount of water taken from rivers, lakes, or groundwater, it can help protect your local environment. Finally, it can promote the growth of drought-tolerant plants, minimizing the need for excessive watering and, as a result, making your garden more robust to climate change.

 

Water conservation reduces the burden on current water resources as well as the requirement for costly expenditures in new water infrastructure. Furthermore, conserving water can assist reduce energy use because pumping and purifying water need a large amount of energy.

How to reduce water usage in landscaping

1.    Choose native plants

Native plants are species that grow naturally in a certain area and have adapted to the local climate, soil, and environmental circumstances. When compared to non-native plants, they are often low-maintenance and require less water, fertilizer, and pesticides. In landscaping, including native plants can result in a more sustainable and environmentally friendly design, as well as benefits such as attracting local wildlife and enhancing soil health.

2.    Group plants according to water needs

Grouping plants together is an important part of low-maintenance landscaping. Planting plants with similar needs, like those that need the same amount of water and light, close to each other can make maintenance tasks like watering and trimming easier. Planting in groups also makes your garden look better and saves you from having to buy extra things like irrigation systems or mulch. Planting in groups can also stop weeds from growing and give your garden a more natural, blended look.

3.    Incorporate mulch

Mulch is a low-maintenance landscaping solution that offers various advantages. Mulch can aid in the retention of soil moisture, the regulation of soil temperature, and the suppression of weed growth. It can also contribute to the soil being healthier and more nutrient-rich, and it can give garden beds a clean, uniform look. Mulching can also lessen the need for watering, fertilizing, and insect management, making it a cost-effective and environmentally friendly landscaping solution.

4.    Water deeply and infrequently

Another kind of low-maintenance landscaping that encourages healthy plant growth and minimizes water waste is deep and infrequent irrigation. Deep, infrequent watering stimulates roots to develop deeper into the soil in quest of moisture, resulting in stronger, more durable plants. It also lowers water loss due to evaporation and runoff, as well as the possibility of over-watering, which can cause plant stress, disease, and weed growth. This method also saves time and labor as less frequent watering is required.

5.    Use efficient irrigation systems.

Water should be disseminated efficiently and consistently to garden beds using autonomous irrigation systems such as drip irrigation or sprinklers, avoiding the risk of over or under watering. This also promotes healthy plant growth while reducing weed growth. Irrigation systems can also be programmed on timers, making it simple and convenient to water on a continuous schedule.

 

By following these tips, you can conserve water on your landscaping this spring and enjoy a beautiful, healthy landscape while reducing water usage and saving money on your water bill. Reducing water usage on your Waterford property’s outdoor spaces can help ensure we have enough clean and safe water for future generations.

 

Originally Published on April 16, 2021

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