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In my home state of South Carolina there is currently a lawsuit going on between North Carolina and South Carolina over water rights to the Catawba River. Droughts seem to no longer be a buzz word, but rather a way of life. Drowning the garden is no longer acceptable. So why am I talking about this now when it's frosty outside and your front lawn is brown? Because all the new rage in water conservation comes in the form of garden planning.
Pick plants that don't require a ton of water
As we begin to enter this spring season, choose plants that don't require tons of water if you have the choice. Denise Schreiber, a horticulture/design manager recommends "ornamental grasses, achillea, purple coneflower, Russian sage, Wave petunias, portulaca (moss rose), and salvia. The salvias are members of the mint family and include a diverse variety of plants, most will tolerate drought."
- Have your plumber re-route your gray water
Have your plumber re-route your gray water to your trees and gardens instead of letting it run into the sewer line. If it isn't allowed in your area, start a petition to get the law changed.
- Buy a rain barrel
Check out Jasmin's guide to green gardening tips. Adding a rain barrel is an inexpensive and effortless way to capture mineral- and chlorine-free water for watering lawns, yards, and gardens.
Hankering for a home makeover? Manifest your green American Dream with tips from Planet Green TV's Greenovate.
