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Title: 7 Drought Tolerant Landscaping Tips For A Greener Yard This Summer


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7 Drought Tolerant Landscaping Tips For A Greener
Yard This Summer
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Maintaining a beautiful yard is a point of pride
for many homeowners. From keeping the grass mowed
to planting flowers and manicuring shrubbery, a
lot goes into keeping a yard up to standard. For
households that experience the occasional
drought, the need to conserve water can take a
significant toll without drought-tolerant
landscaping.
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Providing a lawn with one inch of water requires
around a half gallon per square foot or about 62
gallons for every 10' by 10' area. This means
that if you live in a hot climate, you may be
pouring hundreds of gallons and, consequently,
hundreds of dollars a month into your yard. Not
to mention, drought risk areas dont have the
luxury of using excess water
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1. Fix Outdoor Leaks to Prepare for Droughts
Effective use of water relies on your own
practices but can also be attributed to proper
maintenance. Whether you know it or not, pipes,
spigots, hoses, sprinkler tubing, and other
components of a watering system can develop
weaknesses and, consequently, leaks. Periodically
, take time to inspect your tools, looking for
signs of issues. A slow-dripping faucet alone can
cost hundreds of dollars a year in water
expenses, so keep an eye out for any leaks or
other problem areas to avoid wasting money on
water youre not even using.
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2. Add a Drought-Tolerant Greywater System
After you wash your hands or do the dishes, where
does the water go? Thats right it goes right
down the drain. That is unless you put it to good
use. You may be wondering, what is
greywater? Greywater refers to wastewater from
non-hazardous applications like washing hands,
taking a shower, or any non-toilet-related use.
This water is too contaminated to be used for any
sterile application but it is perfectly useful
for things like watering lawns when properly
treated. The components in this water that make
it seem dirty are actually beneficial as
fertilizer, stimulating plant growth.
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If you have access to greywater in your area,
taking advantage of it can be an excellent way to
keep costs down while helping the environment. To
get started with greywater Explore city
ordinances to ensure greywater use and collection
is permitted Partner with a plumbing contractor
to help create a device that accurately collects
and applies greywater in a way that makes sense
for your property Consider investing in a
three-way valve to make it easy to divert water
between greywater collection and your septic
system Determine whether you want to use
greywater with an irrigation system, like mulch
basins, or through a hose for normal watering
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