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Outdoor Tips
The following tips will help you save water outdoors. For more
details on how to implement these tips, download our free
Water
Use It Wisely Watering and Landscaping Guide.
 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 a rain barrel
to collect rain water. Use it to water your lawn and
garden.
- 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.
An extensive list is available in the
Water
Use It Wisely Watering and Landscaping Guide
- 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!
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