Watering is a critical component in keeping your property’s landscaping alive. You may be using too much water. Over-watering can inhibit lawn growth, cause a variety of diseases and is more expensive than necessary. Under-watering, on the other hand, will stunt the growth of a lawn, cause it to brown and lead to insufficient depth of root growth. Understanding how one’s irrigation system functions can help ensure that just the right amount of water is used.
Incorporate Native Plants into Your Landscape
A generally accepted definition of native plants is plants that were observed growing wild in an area when scientists first began keeping track. This includes both plants that evolved in the region and those that were carried there by the wind, water, birds, or land animals. If there’s any evidence that humans had a hand in introducing them, on purpose or by accident, they don’t count as native species – no matter how long they’ve been in the area or how far they’ve spread on their own. Native plants are always a great idea in any landscaping. They require less maintenance and they send a message to customers that you are a real part of the local economy. A key benefit of using native plants is the money you save on water. Native plants are already used to the ebb and flow of rain through a season. Therefore with native plants, you will not need extra irrigation during the hot summer months.
Use Alternatives to Grass If Possible
Americans have a love affair with sprawling green lawns. Unfortunately, grass lawns also can be a source of an unnecessary burden which has led to a recent, and growing, interest in alternatives to grass. If you’re looking to cut down on your grass while still maintaining a luscious green landscape, there are options. Grass requires regular watering and since water bills tend to be rather high, you will often see brown, dead grass in the summertime. Consider using bushes, ferns and wood chips instead of grass. Your water bill will reflect that choice. Water-efficient landscape design can also be beautiful.
Group Plants According to Water Needs
The rule of thumb for the practical side of designing the landscape is to group plants with similar growing requirements together. This includes sunlight, soil and watering requirements. Grouping them together will reduce maintenance for you, saving you from watering in several different places. Grouping plants this way will help you maximize every drop of water when you do need to irrigate concentration on areas that need more care than others. Your landscaping can be varied and water efficient while still showing off a wide variety of plants.
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