11 Ways to Save Water, Time, and Money on Your Landscape
11 Ways to Save Water, Time, and Money on Your Landscape
If you're not irrigating your lawn, flower beds, and container plants using the most targeted, time-efficient methods possible, you're wasting water—and money
Choose drought-tolerant plants adapted to your site's climate, soil type, and sun exposure. TOH landscape contractor Roger Cook suggests making your life a little easier by planning your landscape around watering needs. Shallow-rooted plants such as hydrangea, azalea, and rhododendron require more watering than other plants. Annuals and container plants also need extra attention come summer. Think about that as you plant, and group the high-water-need plants together. Come July and August, as you're making the rounds with the hose or watering can, you'll be glad you did.
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