Conserve, Reuse and Recycle!
For those of us in the East, this has been one warm summer! We have hit the record mark more than once and the drought meter is ticking.
With our water levels below average for the season, lets hope for a wet fall to add to our diminished supplies.
Conserving water is a MUST for now. Please heed the direction of your town or city if there is a water restriction in place. Some towns require watering only on even/odd days, or on certain days of the week.
Rain barrels can be an added benefit to your home during these times. They collect rain water, which you can then use to water your ever thirsty plants. Whether you live in the city or the burbs, a rain barrel will help with water conservation, and your water bills!
On a landscaping note, although mulch looks good and warms any landscape, plants don’t really like it much. It can actually keep …