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Outdoor Tips

  • Professional gardeners have always valued fall for planting trees and shrubs, seeding lawns and setting out spring bulbs such as tulips and daffodils.
     
  • Autumn is perfect for gardening. The typically cool temperatures reduce stress on gardens and gardeners alike! Plan your fall planting using the principles of water-wise gardening!
     
  • Reduce areas of thirsty turf grass by adding more mulched beds. Mulch not only helps plants retain moisture, but cuts down on weeds and keeps plants cool!
     
  • Add organic materials, like compost, to planted beds to improve water and air holding capacities.
     
  • Choose plants native to our area. They have lower water requirements, fewer pest problems and need less fertilizer than non-native plants.
     
  • Plan your landscape for the most efficient water use by grouping plants with similar watering needs.
     
  • Keep areas clear of weeds that will compete with your plants for water.
     
  • Use these tips, and you'll be Saving Today's Water for Tomorrow's Hampton Roads!