Marques Larabie, Water Resources Expert, Highlights Best Ways to Conserve Water in the Yard
HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT (PRWEB) September 08, 2015 -- The state of California may soon have to do something about customers that use too much water so many families are looking for ways to start cutting back. One of the biggest issues many homeowners have with water use during a drought, according to environmental and geotechnical drilling industry expert Marques Larabie, is how to continue to preserve their landscaping. Drawing on his more than 20 years as a water resources expert, Larabie has put together a list of some of the best ways homeowners can save on both money and water since the drought doesn’t seem to be letting up any time soon.
1. Since timing is everything when it comes to irrigation, homeowners should learn how to set their controllers properly. The best time to water is early in the day, Marques Larabie says, as this helps avoid evaporation. Watering overnight could encourage fungal growth.
2. However, homeowners should remain cognizant of whether or not their yard needs to be watered. They should water only when necessary. According to Marques Larabie, more plants actually die from overwatering than from under-watering. To check for overwatering, look for leaves that have turned lighter shades of green or yellow, wilted young shoots, and algae or fungi grow.
3. To avoid overflow and wasting water, Marques Larabie says people should put ice cubes on top of the soil of their hanging baskets, planters and pots.
4. In order to prevent leaking or bursting pipes, homeowners should winterize their outdoor spigots when temperatures dip below freezing.
5. Homeowners should pull out their lawn mower owner’s manuals to learn how to adjust their mowers to the height of 1.5 to 2 inches. According to Marques Larabie, taller grass shades roots and holds soil moisture better than short grass, which means the homeowner will have to water their lawn less often.
6. Marques Larabie says a great way to gather water for gardens or landscaping is to use a rain barrel to harvest rainwater from gutters. Then the homeowner can fill up watering buckets to water their trees, plants, and shrubs.
7. When they need to clean their patios, sidewalks or driveways, homeowners should use a broom instead of a hose. Marques Larabie calls this one of the best ways to save water every time. The homeowner can even collect the mulch to place around plants.
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