Veggies Grown by You! It's no secret that gardens require a lot of water, especially when we don't get the rain that's needed. Whether we get drought conditions this year again or not, finding ways to use less water is a good idea. It saves you time when you can water less and it saves you money on your water bill. Plus you will get more … [Read more...]
Save Your Trees from Drought!
During the drought you might be watering your lawn thinking that will help your trees at the same time. Unfortunately, that's not going to help your trees much. They have different water needs than the lawn. Well-established trees are worth saving more than your lawn. That's because a lawn can be reseeded and come back within a year. … [Read more...]
4 Secrets to a Lawn that Can Take the Heat
How is your lawn doing in the current heat wave? I know, you look at your lawn and wonder if it's time to water it or not. The only good thing is that you don't have to mow it as often. Not to worry; you don't need to do much of anything. Here are insider's tips from my huysband, Mr. Pennies, that have made our lawn look better than almost … [Read more...]
Xeriscape Your Yard to Save Water And Mowing
Fall is almost here--you won't have to mow that yard forever! As the weather cools down it's a great time to redo the yard for next year. Wouldn't it be great to spend less time mowing? It can be much easier next summer if you make some changes now. Explore the world of xeriscaping. (I love saying that word!) To save on mowing and on water, try … [Read more...]
Time for a Rain Barrel?
Is there a rain barrel in your future? Should you ask for one for your birthday? Nothing says love like a rain barrel! How much water do you use on your landscaping? The water bill tells all. Most Americans use 40% of their water on their lawn/outdoor plants. So if that water is nearly free from a rain barrel, you are saving about 40% on your … [Read more...]
Low Maintenance Landscaping Tricks to Cut Back on Lawn Mowing
How would you like to cut back on your lawn mowing? Sound good? Just replace an area of your lawn with some drought-tolerant plants. I love the purple creeping phlox in the photo below (source: Houzz). A drought-tolerant garden can be colorful! div> Contemporary Landscape by Albuquerque Landscape Contractors Waterwise Landscapes … [Read more...]
Super Simple, Super Cheap Lawn Care for a Gorgeous Green Lawn
Tired of mowing the lawn every week? You're not alone. (See bottom of article for ways to cut back.) Tired of paying those inflated water bills? Lawn watering accounts for about 25% of your water bill during growing season. I want to share my husband's method to keep those watering part of the bills down to almost zero. Every spring, … [Read more...]