Comments on: Conserving Water in Garden Watering Restrictions

By: bewaterwiserep

bewaterwiserep — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 06:39:31 +0000

I agree with you that everyone, whether affected by drought or not, needs to be environmentally conscious. The tips you mentioned will definitely help in reducing wastage of water. To add to your list, visit http://bit.ly/lC4S6 and enjoy water wise gardening!

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By: Kathryn/plantwhateverbringsyoujoy.com

Kathryn/plantwhateverbringsyoujoy.com — Mon, 18 May 2009 22:43:37 +0000

These are great tips, which I need to take to heart. I need to figure out how to get bathwater out into the garden. There must be a way!
I also like your pointing out that weeds or unwanted plants are soaking up precious water. Fortunately not too many, but good to bear in mind.

By: Karen's Garden Tips

Karen's Garden Tips — Sat, 16 May 2009 20:11:19 +0000

Your tips are good and very reasonable approaches but I suspect that getting rid of extensive lawn is another one. If we have time to plant shrubs and trees and get them established, this part of the solution would not be so painful, but if we are just hit with the regulations without warning establishing the trees and shrubs will be very difficult.