Watering wisely at home means bringing water to where it will do the most good.

• Set up irrigation systems to reduce mist and sidewalk runoff, and use hand held waterwands to water closer to plants...and to shut off water streams in between plant areas.

• Use sprinklers correctly, water during early morning hours (to reduce evaporation), and consider using soaker hoses.

• Also, it’s important to regularly inspect hoses to be sure they are not leaking. For less than a cup of coffee, you can be sure that hoses are in top shape by replacing old washers.

Mediterranean plants for Bay Area Gardens

Water conservation in California is a way of life. Planning for future rain-fall is practical and sustainable. You can create a striking garden using flowers, fruits and colorful foliage with plants that are adapted to a Mediterranean climate (Australian, South African, European or CA native). The following plants need minimal amounts of water once established: read our low-water plant list »

 

Water Wise Seminars at Sloat Garden Center

Learn Drip Irrigation
Tom Bressan, from the Urban Farmer, shows how to save money by watering
only the plants you want to water.
May 27–S.F. (Sloat Blvd.), Wed., 6:30 pm
Jun. 6–Mill Valley (Miller Ave.), Sat., 10 am
Jul.12–Kentfield, Sun., 10 am

Water Saving Tools (Drip) and Strategies
CCN Pro Richard Avery discusses and trouble shoots different irrigation methods.
July 19–San Bruno, Sun., 10 am

Get Off Your Grass
CCN Pro Richard Avery discusses versatile plants to replace thirsty lawns.
Aug. 9–San Bruno, Sun., 10 am

 

 

Gardener's Notebook

Read our May Gardener's Notebook for more water-wise information.

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