Water conservation and sustainable garden design go hand in hand. With the rise in cost and use restrictions, it’s better to start with a sustainable garden design that implements multiple water conservation methods.
Below you will find 6 ways to help you conserve water in your sustainable garden and several products you can use to implement these water conservation methods and Go Green...
- Plant Native and Drought Resistant Plants for a low maintenance sustainable garden. Check your local nursery for more information on your zone and recommended plants. Native plants are the plants that will thrive in your weather conditions and soil. So you won’t have to put too much effort and other resources in order for them to thrive. Drought-resistant plants also need less water to thrive and are a great way to conserve water in your sustainable garden.
- Design Your Garden Wisely by planting plants in the right locations. For plants that need more water, try and plant them in moist and shady areas under trees.
- Collect Rainwater from roofs, and by other means, and reuse for non-potable needs, such as irrigation purposes. Unfortunately, due to water rights issues, rainwater harvesting may not be legal in your area. So be sure to check with your local government before installing a rainwater harvesting system. Start collecting rainwater today with these well designed rain barrels...
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Drip irrigation is a great way to water your plants, it prevents overwatering and saves you some money. Since water drips slowly to the roots it prevents nutrients from washing out. You can install a drip irrigation system either above the soil surface or buried below the surface. Installing it closer to the roots will minimize evaporation. Save 20% with our DIG Drip Irrigation Savings Bundle…
- Build a Greenhouse if you have space. With a greenhouse, you can create a perfect ecosystem for your plants. Your greenhouse can save your plants from extreme weather, in addition to saving water by reducing evapotranspiration.
- Try Hydroponics. Hydroponics is a type of soilless container garden that use a closed looped system to feed water-based nutrients to your plants. The nutrients are recirculated and reduce the amount water needed to grow your plants. It also allows you more control over your growing environment. If you're really adventurous try a form of hydroponics that allows you to grow plants and raise fish together known as Aquaponics...
Creating a sustainable garden is a great way to control what you eat, reduce your carbon footprint, and get closer to nature. But it is a commitment, sustainability is a lifestyle that needs persistence, practice, and patience. But all of your efforts will not go unnoticed, Mother Nature will reward you with both short term and long term rewards, Go Green…
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