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Some Water Smart Landscaping Tips:
Reduce Soil Compaction:
Aeration (core-plug aerator / deep-ripper)
Add Organic Matter (well-aged leaf compost)
3” Mow Height: promotes deeper root growth, reduces moisture loss
Lawn-grass species selection: Use the best mix for your conditions (for your soils, sunlight amount and existing moisture conditions). Good information available from the UofM Extension Service. Consider fine-fescue lawn mix – is it appropriate for some of your lawn?
Link to 'No Mow' Lawn Mix: www.prairienursery.com
Smarter-Watering: When needed, targeted, reducing chances for excessive evaporation
Timing: no watering between 12pm – 6pm & in strong winds
Utilize Low-volume drip irrigation / targeted irrigation
Rain-sensors
Moisture-Sensors
Smart-Timers / Controllers
Link to Toro Lawn Irrigation Information: www.toro.com
Rainwater Harvesting: Temporary Storage for using rainwater for irrigation
Rainbarrels: 55-90 gallons
Cisterns & Pumps
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Low-Water-Use Landscapes:
Selecting ‘Right Plant for the Right Place’
- All plants like a specific moisture zone, as well as specific soil & light conditions
Utilize Deep-Rooted Plants
Rainwater-Absorbing Landscapes:
Permeable Hardscapes (patios, driveways, etc.)
Strategically-placed tree, shrub and perennial planting areas
Vegetated-Filter Swales (when moving water)
Raingardens (to really soak in water)
Some Links for More Information: www.BlueThumb.org www.PrairieNursery.com www.Dragonflygardens.net www.Raingardens.org
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