Water Conservation

• Hot and Dry in July-Gardening in the Heat

  Robert Cabrera

  July 12, 2024

  Okay, okay so it is hot! What is new about that that? It is always hot in July. The funny part is, why are the weather reporters always surprised when July is hot? We as gardeners should never be surprised by the heat and the humidity in Georgia this time of year. Nor should we…

  Posted in: Vegetable Gardening, Water Conservation

• A Perspective on Beauty in the Landscape: A Call to Arms for Natives

  Amy Rhoads

  May 3, 2024

  

  When it comes to our landscapes, do we ask ourselves why we plant what we plant? How much are we influenced by our neighbors’ landscapes? How much is determined by ill-advised and uninformed HOAs? We are now at the point where these questions must be considered in depth, because our landscapes are no longer just…

  Posted in: Native Plants, Pollinator Gardening, Water Conservation, Wildlife

• 9 Ways to Lower your Garden’s Water Use (and your Water Bill)

  Erin Castillo

  July 26, 2023

  You can enjoy a beautiful garden while spending less on watering with a few simple strategies. Reduce your need for water within your landscape 1. Plant selection matters Begin by choosing plants that are known to be drought resistant. Native plants typically require less watering (once established) and tend to be low maintenance. 2. Install…

  Posted in: Water Conservation