Conserving Water One way you can help reduce the demand for water is to conserve water year-round. Many areas ban watering your lawn and garden when water runs low, but here are a few easy things that you can do on your own: Turn off water when you brush your teeth or shave. Take ...
Although clover lawns are fairly drought-resistant, they’re not extremely so. You’ll have to water your lawn during periods of low rainfall, especially when true drought conditions come your way. Otherwise, your lush lawn will have you looking for that elusive four-leaf clover to wish for ...
When water is added to soil, it fills the little holes in the soil and stays there until one of three things happen. Either it runs away, plant roots suck it up, or it evaporates. When too much evaporates, the soil becomes too dry and roots can no longer find water to absorb. The ...
Whether you've moved to a home with a larger yard, bought your first house, or are upgrading your current lawn mower, the buying process can be overwhelming. In this how-to guide, I'll walk you through the different types of mowers, proper storage and ma
We do still use Preen and RoundUP just because our yard is HUGE and we have a lot of ground to cover (literally!) I’ve tried the vinegar spray and boiling water for weeds and it just didn’t work as well as I hoped (and the weeds kept coming back). I totally get that it’s ...
Once removal is complete, it’s time toreplant the area with native species. Ensure you’ve removed all invasive plants in the area because even a single plant can outcompete native plants. Adding native plants willprevent soil erosion,provide food for wildlife, andadd beauty to your lawn. ...
light, excluding at least some water, reducing vertical space for plants to grow, and cooking the soil underneath in the hottest months. The time it takes for this to work is different based on the time of year, the types of garden weeds you’re trying to kill off, and the temperature...
bottled water industry was worth $94 billion, even with the rise of popular reusable water bottle brands. Oscar Wong / Getty Images For a natural resource that most of us have access to for minimal cost, water is doing pretty well as a revenue generator. Bottled water is a $94 billion...
Barrington's history dates back to the early 17th century when the first Pilgrims arrived in New England. Today, the town has great schools, the Osamequin Nature Trails and Bird Sanctuary, and gorgeous ocean views—nearly half of the town's area is water. South Carolina: Tega Cay SSE Phot...
Irrigation lines play a role in virtually every method of automated irrigation, whether you spend $8 on a soaker hose for your lawn or several hundred dollars an acre on professional farm irrigation. In this article, we'll take a close look at the way irrigation lines allow us to water ...