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I love spring and summer, I adore planting things and watching them grow. The thing is that having a pretty yard can mean using an awful lot of water. It’s a good thing there are a bunch of tip that you can use to [tag]save water[/tag] in the backyard–and the front yard too for that matter.
Here are some excellent tips you can use to cut down on the amount of water you use in your yard:
TIP ONE:
I was surprised to learn that lawn clippings are over 50 percent water. If you were to leave them on the lawn instead of raking them up you would be able to use less water and fertilizer. You’ll have less runoff too. That is a huge way to save water on your lawn.
TIP TWO:
Never water the lawn in the middle of the day. If it’s bright and sunny and hot and you water your lawn two things are going to happpen. First of all much of the water is going to evaporate and second it could actually burn the lawn. The water droplets can act like a magnifying glass leaving your grass looking brown and gross. So water your lawn in the evening.
TIP THREE:
If you are lucky enough to have a swimming pool you should have a cover on it. This cuts back on the evaporation which in turn means less water used to refill it. And just like all the plumbing in the house you should check the pipes for leaks on a regular basis.
TIP FOUR:
Your plant beds need moisture to keep the flower perky. To keep the soil nice and moist use compost, grass and mulch to keep evaporation at bay. Just lay it over the top of the soil and it will really keep in the moisture.
[tag]Saving water in the backyard[/tag] is easy and if you make use of these water conservation tips you will save a ton of water this summer.
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nice and green post
you are so true about the swimming pool. swimming pools “drink” water greedily, but we often are not aware about that.
nice tip,we must save our earth…saving water for the better future.
Thanks a ton for the great tips on saving water. I had no idea that grass clippings could help that much with keeping the lawn and garden watered and healthy! I will definitely put your advice to work in my yard.
Thanks for these tips. This is very useful especially these days. We need to save water in order to save the earth. Very helpful post.
From the bathroom to the backyard, there are some simple things you can do that could save thousands of litres of water each year.
By implementing some of the water saving tips we have listed below, the average Gold Coast resident can reduce their water consumption and save on their water bill.
Water is a precious resource and we all have a responsibility to look after it. Become a Watersaver today and do your bit for our Gold Coast and our future.
The tips are great, people should start taking action.
This is another “good to know” information. I didn’t know about the grass clippings as well.
The grass clippings won’t look so great once they dry out. How about a rock or zen garden that’s a real water saver.
Nice tips ^^! Thanks Alot !
Thanks for the Tipps. I like them. – Great Blogside – I hope you’re understanding my English – I think I’ll visit you more often next time!
Greetings from Germany!
Petra
nice tips, thanks a lot
there are many ways to cut down on using the amount of water but your nice tips include all.thanks for this helpful tips
ok – this post made we feel great – we follow everyone one of these tips (except the composting – but we don’t have a garden)
patting myself on the back – and looking to do more
thanks for all you do
I couldn’t agree with tip one any more! That is why I ALWAYS mulch my grass clippings and leave them on my lawn.
Great tips on saving water in your yard!
Thanks for all the great tips! I never thought about a consequence of watering the grass in the middle of the day. After reading that tip i think it makes complete sense!!!
Rain water harvesting is a good idea.You can use that stored rain water to water your garden plants and wash your backyard.
Nice Tips I will try use this hints.
My yard is in horrible shape it’s like a desert. I’m going to use the opposite of your suggesting to try and improve my lawn, lol.
How soon will you update your blog? I’m interested in reading some more information on this issue.
These are some wonderful tips. I don’t have a garden but when I will have one, I will definitely take care about saving water. We need more people like you to spread good tips and help us to cut down wastage. Thanks a ton buddy! The swimming pool advice is something I will definitely tell others and gardening in evening.
Nice tips and advices here! My mom sure is a green thumb herself and loves gardening and planting things but I might as well as advice her on saving water. I will share this article with others. Thanks and keep up!
love the post and tip number 1 is great so thanks, dont have to clean up clippings no more…
Have you considered adding a portable sink to your backyard? I know my neighbor really likes hers. I was talking to her the other day when getting the mail and we were talking about the water zoning going on around our town and the water even/odd days. She said she saves water cause this sink can be turned off and on instead of just having a hose running the entire time like she use to.
Just another suggestion
Thank you a ton for the great tips on saving water, I will be paying extra care about saving water.
Tip three is great i never thought of that for our pool.
Thank you for you post, it very instructive for me.
Thank you for the great tip, i bookmark your site
Hi, nice tips i reckon wise use of water for garden and lawn waterings not only helps protect the environment, but saves money and provides for optimum growing conditions.
Hmm, saving water is predicament of course and we tend to waste more waters especially while landscaping as you said. So I prefer drip irrigation for watering cos other irrigation result in stagnation of water literally. Anyways, thanks a million for your water saving tips and that too clipping and pool covering idea looks cool! Hope you would agree my points on drip irrigation too!