Water-Wise Gardening: Smart Ways to Cut Water Waste Without Hurting Your Plants

Water-Wise Gardening: Smart Ways to Cut Water Waste Without Hurting Your Plants

Most of us water our gardens the way we always have — by hose, by habit, whenever we happen to remember. But a surprising amount of that water never does the plants any good at all. It evaporates into the air, runs off the surface, or sinks straight past the roots before a plant can use it. The good news is that with a few simple changes, you can grow a healthier, greener garden on far less water. Here is how to make every drop count.

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The Perfect Rainwater Collection System for Homesteaders and Urban Gardeners

The Perfect Rainwater Collection System for Homesteaders and Urban Gardeners

Guest post by Jon Godfrey

Rainwater collecting is enormously helpful. However, if you understand the infrastructure that you put in place, it can be even better for your home and garden. Let's look at how you can set it up yourself.

1. Set Up Your Roofs and Gutters

Your house, garden gazebo, shed, garage, and every other building on your property should have excellent gutters all the way around the roofs. Run a garden hose in them and walk around, carefully checking for any leaks that would cut down on efficiency.

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