| Water is one of the most abused natural resources in | | | | rain garden. This refers to a shallow depression |
| our planet. Though water is considered the main | | | | intentionally created in the garden permitting water |
| reason for life on earth, human beings are not careful | | | | runoff to be collected and naturally seep into the |
| about saving water. | | | | ground. |
| And, just like it is important to save water, it is also | | | | 2. Increased Absorption. Reduced Evaporation |
| important to maintain lawns and gardens in our | | | | Though many landscape gardeners start work in the |
| neighborhood. | | | | morning, it is best to water plants during sun set. |
| A beautiful lawn is an individual's way of contributing | | | | Watering plants before the sun rises or after the sun |
| to the neighborhood. Though there are many ways | | | | is up means that the plants are exposed to the sun |
| one can achieve a beautiful lawn, eco-friendly | | | | for a long time. Sunlight is definitely healthy for plants. |
| landscaping is the best since it does not harm our | | | | But, it also leads to the evaporation of water that is |
| planet in the process. | | | | used to water the plants. Therefore, watering lawns |
| Eco-friendly also means that we think about ways | | | | at the time of sun set reduces evaporation of water |
| and means to conserve water when using it for the | | | | and ensures more water is absorbed by the plants. |
| lawn. | | | | 3. Sprinkle Lawns. Not Side-Walks. |
| Some of the tips and tricks when using water for | | | | When installing your water sprinkler, ensure that the |
| the lawn is discussed below: | | | | water sprinkled from it is not wasted. Install it such |
| 1. Save Treated Water. Collect and Use Rain Water. | | | | that water is only sprinkled within the lawn and not |
| Place a barrel underneath your roof's downspout to | | | | onto the side-walk or the road. |
| collect rainwater during rainy seasons. Collected | | | | 4. Spread Mulch. Retain Moisture. |
| rainwater can be used for landscaping which will | | | | It is important for plants to retain their moisture if |
| reduce the usage of treated water thereby saving | | | | landscape gardeners wish to save the usage of |
| money. Besides, it is a known fact that when it | | | | water in the lawn. One way this can be achieved is |
| comes to watering plants, rainwater is healthier than | | | | by spreading a layer of organic mulch around plants. |
| tap water. | | | | Mulch is excellent for water retention and thereby |
| Another way to save rain water is to by creating a | | | | saves time and money. |