The Guardian lists a variety of tools that can help you water your yard, and where they’re best used:
- Sprinklers: They can cover a wide area, but they can’t target certain plants that need the water more than others.
- Seep hoses: These hoses have holes in them that allow water to seep out. They can be buried under soil to avoid water loss through evaporation.
- Hoses and watering cans: These are more labor intensive, but they allow you to water the areas that the yard actually needs.
- Automated irrigation systems: These can be programmed to target specific sections of your yard at certain times. However, they are the most expensive DIY water-wise gardening option.
The best choice is either the hose or the automated system, depending on how involved you want to be in the watering process.
Hopefully, these tips have given you some ideas about DIY water-wise gardening. It’s not that difficult to change your watering habits. Think about how much water your yard actually needs. You’ll soon find that you’re saving a lot of money and water, which both your wallet and the environment will thank you for.
