If you want to water your plants and conserve water, consider an old-fashioned rain barrel. Rain barrels catch the water that runs down from your roof, storing it for later use in the garden. You can either make a rain barrel or buy one. Because of renewed interest in this … [Read more...]
How to Grow a No Water or Low Water Garden
by Anna Scanlon A waterfree garden, or a garden that operates on very little water, is perfect for those who either live in desertlike climates or are simply trying to be as ecoconscious as possible. While it may seem like water is necessary for gardening, there are many … [Read more...]
Protect your plants from drought by using vinegar
Researchers at the RIKEN Center for Sustainable Resource Science (CSRS) have discovered a new and very simple way to increase drought tolerance in a wide range of plants. Published in Nature Plants, the study reports a newly discovered biological pathway that is activated in … [Read more...]
Is Your Drinking Water Safe? Type in Your ZIP Code and Find Out!
Ever wonder what's really in your tap water, and whether it is safe to drink? Now you can learn about every potentially harmful chemical in their drinking water and whether or not it is at a safe level in yours. The Environmental Working Group (EWG) has released a new … [Read more...]
Skydrop Smart Sprinkler Controller Giveaway
The most common cause of death for lawn and garden plants isn’t pests, disease, or even drought. The truth is that the most common cause of landscape plant death is over or under-watering. It's a familiar scenario: A homeowner sets their watering system to run at specific … [Read more...]
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