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Water Conservation

Water Conservation Articles

Water Conservation Videos

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    Potting a Plant

    ... place. Fill the pot with soil and give it a good watering with instructions… More

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    Yaupon Tree

    The Yaupon tree is a part of the evergreen holly family, and its berries are… More

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    Drought Tolerant Plants

    Drought tolerant plants typically have leaves that are either waxy, spiky, succulent or hairy, such… More

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    How to Choose a Lawn Grass

    ...surrounding plants and house, as well as how much watering the grass will require. Pick… More

Join the Discussions About Water Conservation

  • Plants that root in water

    ...h plants you all have had success with rooting in water. It's much easier to me than keeping pots watered. It takes up a lot less space,too.Thanks! More

  • Wintering Water Hyacinth

    I live in northeast Ohio will my water hyacinth survive the winter?? This is the first year I've had them. How about Sweet reed More

  • Canning and Hard Water

    ...w do you sterilize jars when all you have is hard water and it leaves calcium (mineral) deposits on the jars? More

  • water iris seeds?

    Hello I just got some water iris seeds and not sure how to start them?Do I put them in water to soaked or do I put them in soil?Hope someone can help me out here never had seeds before so do not know what I should do with them?Thank you… More

  • Question: Start roots in water

    Yes, a picture would really help. More

  • water cress on a veranda

    Can I grow water cress in a container of water on my veranda? If so, should I add a weak solution of Miracle gro to the water. Any help I can get for this project would be highly appreciated. Mahalo and aloha, More

  • Little Water Garden Problem

    I have some water lilies and a water iris growing in a wine barrel. The lilies are growing, but the lilies and the iris especially is covered in some fuzzy slimy gray stuff that I think is algae. I put some water plant food in there today but I dont… More

  • Waste water from AC unit. Can I use it?

    ...I can't find an answer anywhere. My AC unit drips water all day long, as they all do. I've put my watering can under it to see just how much water it collects. Well, I could probably fill it 10 or more… More

  • Growing our own in Melbourne, Australia Self Sufficient Gardens Report

    A research project discussing sustainable, self-sufficiency gardening in Melbourne has found an increasing trend toward sustainable, self-sufficient gardening and highlights broader influences impacting on this, and uncovers a variety of community gardens and educational opportunities. The research involved consultation with many participants at the forefront of community and self sufficient… More

  • I need some advice about growing lavender

    Hello all! I hope someone out there can answer a few questions for me about lavender. My mum, who lived in Suffolk England, recently passed away. I have "inherited" her green thumb"(ok, well I have inherited the want to have her green thumb anyways!;) I live in Hawaii, and have… More

  • Growing our own in Melbourne, Australia Self Sufficient Gardens Report

    A research project discussing sustainable, self-sufficiency gardening in Melbourne has found an increasing trend toward sustainable, self-sufficient gardening and highlights broader influences impacting on this, and uncovers a variety of community gardens and educational opportunities. The research involved consultation with many participants at the forefront of community and self sufficient… More

  • water garden virgin

    hey , im thinkin of installing a water garden in my small yard. i need some advice. do i need to put in a fountain or filter? what do i do when it comes to mosquitos? HELP! More

  • Info on Water Lettuce

    ...explains the yellowing problem I'm having with my water lettuce, check it out: http://www.mwgs.org/index.php?rte=pltviewd&pid=1&cid=2 Bill More

  • Question about Hot Water Stratify?

    ... instructions say to cold stratify or Soak in Hot Water. Well since it is too late for me to cold stratify I need to do the Hot Water trick but I have no idea for how long. Anyone know? Any… More

  • New water Lilly Bloom

    A new Yellow Water Lilly Bloom in our pond, Ah, I Lovem More

  • Our Water hythcins are blooming!

    Sure wish they would last more than a day. More

  • Best time to water???

    When is the best time to water plants? Evening or Morning? More

  • Water Lily

    I would like to plant some Water Lily's but need to know when to plant them, fall or spring.... More

  • water hycinth's

    ...a small pond next summer and does anyone have any water hycinth's they could share with me?Thank you Rita More

  • water lily

    I have never had my water lily leaves to grow above the water like this before. They have always laid on the water with the flowers above the leaves. I think these are much prettier. More

  • how often to water periwinkles??

    how often should i water my periwinkles and wedelias?? More

  • what to do with my water liily

    being in mn. what do you do with a water lily in the winter, if i just keep it in the house in water will it rot?:( Help More

  • How often should you water tomatos?

    .... I was wondering how often and how much I should water the trees. Also, Is it necessary to fertilize after planting a tomato tree into the ground? If so, when and how much? -thanks More

  • Water Lilllys

    [SIZE="1"]i know.....i know My first ones to bloom this year !! :) sas, are two of your flies missing ? More

  • Water VS COKE

    water: #1. 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated. (Likely applies to half the world population.) #2. In 37% of Americans, the thirst mechanism is so weak that it is mistaken for hunger. #3. Even MILD dehydration will slow down one's metabolism as 3%. #4. One glass of water will shut… More

  • Water gardens as water retention areas

    My husband and I are planning a new larger veggie garden area and a paver patio area. The patio will be next to the house so we need to be mindful of drainage. He wants to put a drain line under the patio and run it the side yard to… More

  • Water or Coke

    WATER or Coke? WATER #1. 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated. (Likely applies to half the world population.) #2. In 37% of Americans, the thirst mechanism is so weak that it is mistaken for hunger. #3. Even MILD dehydration will slow down one's metabolism as 3%. #4. One glass of… More

  • Water and Fertilizer?

    ... of course several varieties of tomato. I usually water them every evening and they seem to be doing well. I was wondering if I may be watering them to often. And could someone tell… More

  • I Forgot To Water What Now?

    ..., and I've been so busy, that I somehow forgot to water my garden for almost a week. Now my black eyed susans are getting "crunchy"… More

  • Pooling Water

    ...y. This has created a ditch like effect where the water will pool. We put in a garden in one corner of our yard and… More

  • how much to water

    ...te. I had a huge crop of fruit. I'm not sure if I water to much or to little. I live in northern california and it can get… More