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Trim the water bill with rain barrels
Designed to capture roof runoff of stormwater, rain barrels are a popular, cost-saving alternative to gardening with public water. These 50 to 60 gallon barrels can be purchased or, with some handiness, built with relatively little investment.Continue reading
Water plants well in fall to prepare them for winter
At the end of summer, we give little thought to keeping the plants watered. Yet several deep soakings in fall will help trees, shrubs and perennials survive winter and flourish next spring.Continue reading
How to reduce watering duties in the veggie garden
Tips for efficient water use to maximize food production in vegetable gardens.Continue reading
In the heat of summer, supplemental watering may be needed for vegetable and flower beds or the lawn. Here are some landscaping ideas and conservation tips. Continue reading
In many areas of the upper Midwest, West and Eastern U.S., gardeners have been struggling with drier than normal summers. Continue reading
