Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary, How does Your Water Wise Garden Grow?
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So Mary, how does it grow? With wisely planted trees and shrubs, and many sunny days without rain in a row. It’s called water-wise gardening my friends.
Did you know an average Bay Area home uses almost 80% of its total potable water for simply watering the lawn and plants? What would you say if you found out you can have a glorious looking landscape by spilling a drop instead of a bucket to water it? Just imagine the water savings and your water bill at the end of the month. In fact, read on and I’ll tell you where you can get a $1000 rebate for going water-wise!
Don’t be afraid, “sustainable” landscaping doesn’t mean rocks and once a year blooming cactus. By understanding our climate zone, soil type, sun and shade conditions, and the water requirements of your site, you can have lush and beautiful garden if you practice some fundamental principles of water conservation.
Why Landscape to Conserve Water?
Drought is a part of the natural weather cycle of the West. Even though we have been able to import water from other areas, our population is rapidly outgrowing existing water supplies. In the years ahead, water conservation and water-wise landscaping will need to become a part of every westerner’s lifestyle.
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