Conserving Water

Don’t let hot, drought-filled weather dry up your dreams of growing a productive, yet water-efficient vegetable and flower garden! A wise and seasoned gardener shares her secrets for enjoying a thriving garden with minimal maintenance and water.

The Southeast’s severe drought of 2007 has called for extreme measures. That means conserving the water you use outside, as well as in. Fortunately, a drought doesn’t mean you have to give up gardening completely – you just need to rethink how you do it.

Whether or not you’re struggling with drought, low-volume irrigation is smart practice. Not only is conserving water in the garden good for the plants and planet, it’ll save you money! Learn the easy tips to low-volume watering and how to help conserve one of our most precious resources.

Instead of turning to technology or the newest gadget to help save water in the garden, try a few ancient approaches to conservation. For centuries, waffle gardens, clay pot irrigation and companion planting have helped growers in the world’s driest regions make the most of every drop.

How much water do you waste when taking care of your plants? Cut way back by following these six simple strategies – they’ll help you make a little water go a long way.

Create a water-wise garden by establishing your new plants well. Here’s how to do it.

Use the following suggestions to help practice water conservancy in the garden, as well as help a plant to sustain itself.

It’s not just a mirage: You can have a beautiful, bountiful garden in tough, desertlike conditions. The trick is picking the right plants, planning out your garden and conserving that precious liquid that falls from the sky. Learn some easy tips to follow – and become water wise!

You can grow beautiful, bountiful gardens in windy, cold, arid conditions. The trick is picking the right plants, planning out your garden and conserving that precious liquid that falls from the sky. Learn some easy tips to follow – and become water wise!

Be water-wise and beautiful. Use the “Seven Principles of Xeriscaping” to create a yard that is aesthetically pleasing, saves water and is easy on the wallet.