If you garden consists of flowers, vegetables or a little of both, here are some tips to help you maintain a water-wise garden:

1. Water in the morning so roots have time to take up moisture before it evaporates during the heat of the day.

2. Install drip irrigation or soaker hoses to put water right at plants’ roots and prevent runoff.

3. Frequently check irrigation systems, sprinkler heads, etc. for leaks.

4. Water deeply but infrequently, causing roots to reach down into the soil for moisture and strengthen growth.

5. Use an organic mulch to keep roots moist and cool.

6. Reuse household water as much as possible (e.g.water from rinsing and cooking pasta and vegetables, cleaning aquariums and emptying coolers, vases, etc.)

7. Put up a rain gauge to help manage your water needs.

8. Clean decks, patios, sidewalks, etc, with a broom instead of a hose.

Remember, using rain barrels is a great way to water your garden and lawn and conserve water.

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