Articles related to "Water Restrictions"

In dry times there are many water restrictions imposed on home gardens, so how can vegetables still be grown successfully without using too much water? Here are some tips

When drought strikes big cities and entire countries, severe water restrictions are imposed. Drastic water-saving ideas, often ugly and labor-intensive, become necessary.

Residential artificial grass offers less lawn care- no mowing or watering. Plastic grass lawns are ever green, but does sod or faux grass leave more money in a wallet?

Carry a message about water restrictions and drought. Teachers can model proactive behaviours embracing restrictions so that Art Classes become part of the solution.

Whether it's walking, biking, playing or simply relaxing that appeals, there's an open space for every mood in Melbourne.

These are a few of the native plants that will let butterflies flock to your garden or landscape.

It 's easy to build or buy a rain barrel to reduce your water consumption. As a bonus you can lower your utility bill and do something kind for the environment.

Parents should make full use of their backyard to hold their children's birthday parties.

Turn smelly compost bins and cold compost piles into sources of rich organic humus for the garden with these composting tips.

There are alternatives to cementing the yard when lawn maintenance becomes too frustrating. Personal preferences, price, and location, influence your choices.

Perennial gardens can be stunning in just a couple of years. A big budget helps, but there are cost-cutting tricks to building beautiful perennial gardens.

Preeminent Australian landscaper Paul Bangay's latest book takes readers through the process of planning and creating a garden design of balance and beauty.

Chester is a beautiful city in the North West of England dating back to Roman times, and is a mecca for history fans. Its links with the English Civil War are strong.

Landscaping designs utilizing artificial grass enable the front yard to look great all year around. Synthetic turf is waterless and an asset to any landscaping design

The best, easy-to-care-for Florida gardens use plants native to Florida. Florida gardening is complicated due to sandy soil, a very wet rainy reason and very dry winter

Evergreen trees provide the best privacy screening for outdoor residential landscaping. Natural trees block undesirable views, reduce noise and benefit the environment.

Synthetic turf is popular for putting greens, playgrounds, and sports fields. Artificial field turf manufacturers say low maintenance costs help offset installation fees.

A lawn is certainly green - with enough water - but it's anything but ecologically sound! Here are ten tips from a landscape architect on truly greening your yard.

The global food shortage crisis could soon become a worldwide food shortage catastrophe as severe drought in major food-producing regions affects 2009-2010 harvests.