Watering Tips and Ways to Conserve Water
Category: Garden Advice
- Water slowly and thoroughly.
- Recycle water:
- Final rinse water (except loads with bleach)
- Drip from air conditioners (produces 5 gallons in a 24 hour period)
- Dehumidifiers
- Divert water from downspouts toward dry areas
- Used water from the kitchen (cooking, leftover drinking, etc.)
- Use Gator Bags (plastic bags that slowly release water) for large trees.
- Use rain barrels to collect rainwater.
- Use a 5 gallon bucket with a few holes in the bottom to water large trees and a 2 liter bottle with the same to water smaller plants. This allows for a slow soaking – rather than runoff.
- Water early in the morning to cut down on evaporation.
- Cut one minute off your shower and turn off the water while brushing your teeth.
