Drought Landscaping Tips that Will Save You Time and Money

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Drought Landscaping Tips that Will Save You
Time and Money
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Drought-Tolerant

• You can still save water without letting go of
  your garden.
• Drought-tolerant landscaping allows you to keep
  plants in your yard all while reducing water use.
  
• With few practices in place, you can make sure
  that your garden stays healthy and gorgeous year
  round.

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• Lets talk about few tips how you can make this
  happen.

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Rethink Your Lawn

• Green grass looks great but unfortunately also
  requires tons of water to maintain.
• If you still have your lawn, consider replacing
  it with drought-tolerant plants or an artificial
  turf.  
• You can make your outdoor living space as vibrant
  without the natural grass and also a lot easier
  to care for.
• Search for drought-tolerant landscaping design
  ideas online and youd find several inspirations
  to match your personal preferences with.

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Go Native

• Some are reluctant to plant native plants
  thinking theyre boring and dull.
  Drought-tolerant plants such as the California
  Poppy and Lavender can as well bring life and
  color to your yard.
• Even ornamental grasses that do not grow flowers
  can also add interest to your garden with their
  varying textures and layers.
• You dont need to limit your choices to imported
  plants as you can also feature native plants that
  have already adapted with the local climate, can
  protect themselves from harmful pests, and can
  thrive with minimal upkeep.
• Another good thing about California native plants
  is that they dont require use of fertilizers
  which means extra savings for you and reducing
  pollutants making their way to water bodies.

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Water Wisely

• Give your plants just the right amount of water
  they need. Group them according to their needs
  and make sure to water early in the morning.
• Water tends to evaporate more quickly in the
  afternoon, which means your plants do not get to
  benefit as much when you water them at this time.
  
• Also, consider setting up a drip irrigation
  system instead of dragging around the garden hose
  or using sprinklers.
• This way, water is delivered straight to the
  roots. You can also check out drip irrigation
  systems that can be set up to automatically turn
  on and off.

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Mulch

• Back your watering with mulching.
• Mulch prevents water from evaporating quickly by
  locking moisture in.
• They also help prevent weed growth.
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Consider Rainwater Harvesting

• Make maximum use of rainwater by investing in
  rain barrels.
• This also helps minimize water run-off as you
  direct water right into the soil for your plants
  to benefit from instead of letting them flow into
  the sewage system, and only carrying with them
  more pollutants.

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Add Outdoor Features

• Experiment with other outdoor elements that you
  can integrate into your garden such as boulders
  or fountains that recycle water.
• The varying scale and texture of stones make a
  surprising focal point to your plant bed, while
  an outdoor fountain complements your greens with
  the soft, calming sound of flowing water it
  produces.

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Check These Out!

• Drought-tolerant landscaping comes with several
  challenges.
• Its important to try and test which works and
  which doesnt.
• Follow these tips to help you get started on your
  water-wise garden project.
• Also, you can always call for help from experts
  gardeners or landscape professionals near you.
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