Landscape Water Conservation...
An adequate supply of high quality water has become a critical issue for the future prosperity of Texas. Booming populations have increased the demand on the state's already limited supply of high quality water. In addition, seasonal fluctuations ... [... more]
Texas Horitculture |
Water Conservation / Backyard Conservation / Features / NRCS
Wise use of water for garden and lawn waterings not only helps protect the environment, but saves money and provides for optimum growing conditions. Simple ways of reducing the amount of water used for irrigation include growing xeriphytic ... [... more]
nrcs.usda.gov |
Healthy Pond Water - Water Gardens
Fish emulsion is a great fertilizer for plants. A small backyard pond is a miniature representation of the natural aquatic world. If you have fish in your pond, you have a source for a great fertilizer for your plants. However you do not want to ... [... more]
Bella Online |
Basic Watering Techniques
There are numerous options for applying water to plants, each with its own specific use. A sprinkling can is most valuable as a decorative item around the house. However, it is also useful in the garden for gently watering young plants when you ... [... more]
Virginia Tech Extension |
Strategies for Saving Drought-Plagued Lawns and Gardens
Drought and hot, dry weather can have an adverse effect on garden and ornamental plants. When you find yourself in the middle of a drought, there are strategies to save or salvage home gardens and landscapes. Water is lost from plants and gardens ... [... more]
West Viginia University |
Irrigation Systems for Xeriscape Landscapes
There are two types of irrigation systems for use in landscapes -- sprinkler irrigation and drip irrigation. Within a water efficient landscape, use a combination of these two systems in watering lawns, trees, shrubs, groundcovers and ... [... more]
Texas Horitculture |
Xeriscape ornamental grasses
This PlantTalk Colorado script discusses xeriscape ornamental grasses. Grasses are one of the dominant plants native to the Colorado plains. Native and adapted grasses have recently become a valued addition to Gardens. Ornamental grasses add two ... [... more]
Colorado State University Extension |
Drinking Water Bloopers
Assume little leaks only waste a little water? You can lose up to 200 gallons of water a day from a leaking toilet. And a faucet can drip 604,800 drops while you are waiting. That's taboo, and it can shortcut your health. Lead can dissolve into ... [... more]
Environmental Protection Agency |
WQWM Publications - Water Use
Saving Water and Saving Energy: Calculate Your Water Savings Focus on Residential Water Conservation Water Management Checklist for the Home Wise-Water-Use in Landscaping How to Plan & Design a Wise-Water-Use Landscape Drought-Tolerant Plants for ... [... more]
bae.ncsu.edu |
Gray Watering -- Drought UGA CAES
Storing gray water is against health codes in many counties. Check with your local health department for additional information about using gray water at your address. Separating slightly used (gray) water from sewage (black water) makes good ... [... more]
interests.caes.uga.edu |
MSU Extension - Distribution Center
MSU EXTENSION EXPLORE & CONNECT LOCAL OFFICES EXTENSION DIRECTORIES RESOURCES 4-H & YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AG & NATURAL RESOURCES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT HOME, HEALTH & FAMILY YARD & GARDEN ENERGY RURAL LIVING PUBLICATIONS CAREERS IN [... more]
extn.msu.montana.edu |
Saving Water Partnership - Home Page
Savingwater.org is sponsored by the Saving Water Partnership, a group of water utilities from throughout Seattle and King County. The site offers information on how to reduce water use for businesses and homeowners, as well as, offers rebates for ... [... more]
savingwater.org |
