Articles related to "Waterwise Gardening"
November Waterwise Garden Chores
It's time to use lawn rakes, but other tools will come in handy too.
raking leaves • autumn garden tasks • get garden ready for winter • lawn care • perennial care
It's time to use lawn rakes, but other tools will come in handy too.
raking leaves • autumn garden tasks • get garden ready for winter • lawn care • perennial care
Summer Squash in Waterwise Gardens
These yellow fruits, hiding under wide green leaves, are a perfect addition to any summer vegetable garden - and to the dinner table.
summer squash • curcurbita pepo • zucchini • crookneck • straightneck
These yellow fruits, hiding under wide green leaves, are a perfect addition to any summer vegetable garden - and to the dinner table.
summer squash • curcurbita pepo • zucchini • crookneck • straightneck
Waterwise Garden Glossary
Here is a resource for Desert Garden readers, along with links to definitions and articles on Desert Gardens topics. Please feel free to use this list.
desert gardens • allelopathy • aeration • hard water • soft water
Here is a resource for Desert Garden readers, along with links to definitions and articles on Desert Gardens topics. Please feel free to use this list.
desert gardens • allelopathy • aeration • hard water • soft water
Waterwise Gardening
Waterwise gardeners need only follow a few principles to conserve and make the most of a dwindling resource.
waterwise gardening • water conservation • protection of the environment • planning and design • checking the soil
Waterwise gardeners need only follow a few principles to conserve and make the most of a dwindling resource.
waterwise gardening • water conservation • protection of the environment • planning and design • checking the soil
Waterwise Gardening
Waterwise gardening goes beyond using hoses and sprinklers. We can incorporate different gardening methods and techniques to help insure the success and survival of our yards and gardens during the hottest, driest months of the year.
waterwise gardening • water gardens • water gardening • proper watering • watering tools
Waterwise gardening goes beyond using hoses and sprinklers. We can incorporate different gardening methods and techniques to help insure the success and survival of our yards and gardens during the hottest, driest months of the year.
waterwise gardening • water gardens • water gardening • proper watering • watering tools
Water in a part of the Western edge of Australia
In parts of Western Australia the 1998 rainfall has been below the average. In fact, over the past few years the rainfall has been pretty low. Gardners are again going to be asked to take practical steps to conserve water.
water • lawn • mulching • planning to use water wisely • water conservation
In parts of Western Australia the 1998 rainfall has been below the average. In fact, over the past few years the rainfall has been pretty low. Gardners are again going to be asked to take practical steps to conserve water.
water • lawn • mulching • planning to use water wisely • water conservation
Indian Mallow
Gray-green textured foliage, golden flowers, attractive to several species of butterflies, Indian mallow provides great accent for any desert garden
indian mallow • abutilon • heart-shaped leaves • showy gold flowers • waterwise garden
Gray-green textured foliage, golden flowers, attractive to several species of butterflies, Indian mallow provides great accent for any desert garden
indian mallow • abutilon • heart-shaped leaves • showy gold flowers • waterwise garden
Waterwise Sages
Some are true sages, some are misnomers, but all have a place in a waterwise garden
salvia • artemesia • petrovskia • phlomis • sages
Some are true sages, some are misnomers, but all have a place in a waterwise garden
salvia • artemesia • petrovskia • phlomis • sages
How to Set Up Drip Systems
Drip irrigation systems help gardeners conserve water, are highly efficient, cost relatively little and are extremely easy to install.
drip irrigation • do-it-yourself gardener • connecting to a water supply • faucet • backflow prevention valve
Drip irrigation systems help gardeners conserve water, are highly efficient, cost relatively little and are extremely easy to install.
drip irrigation • do-it-yourself gardener • connecting to a water supply • faucet • backflow prevention valve
Choosing a Site for an Autumn Garden
Smart gardeners prepare early for fall gardens. Site selection is one of the most important decisions a gardener can make.
vegetable • garden • good soil • level garden • damage from frost
Smart gardeners prepare early for fall gardens. Site selection is one of the most important decisions a gardener can make.
vegetable • garden • good soil • level garden • damage from frost
Seattle Garden Tour Part 2
Seattle Garden Tour Part 2. Garden Writers Association visits the Bellevue Botanical Garden and Washington Park.
seattle garden tour part 2. garden writers associa
Seattle Garden Tour Part 2. Garden Writers Association visits the Bellevue Botanical Garden and Washington Park.
seattle garden tour part 2. garden writers associa
Spring Blooming Desert Verbena
Desert sand verbena begins spreading across the ground in mats after late-winter rains wet the soil.
desert sand verbena • abronia villosa • true verbena • four-o'clock • nyctaginaceae
Desert sand verbena begins spreading across the ground in mats after late-winter rains wet the soil.
desert sand verbena • abronia villosa • true verbena • four-o'clock • nyctaginaceae
Texas Pistachio
Texas pistachio is a large evergreen shrub native to southwestern North America.
texas pistachio • pistacia texana • american pistachio • wild pistachio • mexican pistachio
Texas pistachio is a large evergreen shrub native to southwestern North America.
texas pistachio • pistacia texana • american pistachio • wild pistachio • mexican pistachio
Water Conservation Myths
It’s easy to talk about water conservation, but it’s more difficult to do something about it.
water conservation • sculptured • lawns • municipal water supplies • population growth
It’s easy to talk about water conservation, but it’s more difficult to do something about it.
water conservation • sculptured • lawns • municipal water supplies • population growth
Waterwise Drip Irrigation
Waterwise gardeners should consider drip irrigation systems. They stretch water supplies and get more water to plant root zones.
drip irrigation • sprinklers • micro-irrigation • simcha blass • israel
Waterwise gardeners should consider drip irrigation systems. They stretch water supplies and get more water to plant root zones.
drip irrigation • sprinklers • micro-irrigation • simcha blass • israel
Where Do The Drips Go?
Where to locate drip emitters is paramount to a drip irrigation system.
drip system • emitters • plant needs • herbaceous perennials • shrubs and small trees
Where to locate drip emitters is paramount to a drip irrigation system.
drip system • emitters • plant needs • herbaceous perennials • shrubs and small trees
Arboretums and Gardens - Seattle/Bellevue Area
The Washington Park Arboretum is the largest maintained garden site in Seattle, but the Bellevue Botanical Gardens on Wilburton Hill also packs a delight for the gardener.
botanical • garden • arboretum • wa • seattle
The Washington Park Arboretum is the largest maintained garden site in Seattle, but the Bellevue Botanical Gardens on Wilburton Hill also packs a delight for the gardener.
botanical • garden • arboretum • wa • seattle
Plan Now for Spring Gardens
It may be warm outside now, and the temptation to stay inside where it's cool almost overwhelming. Use some downtime to plan your spring bloom garden.
fragrant verbena • abronia fragrans • indian mallow • albutilon incanum • prairie acacia
It may be warm outside now, and the temptation to stay inside where it's cool almost overwhelming. Use some downtime to plan your spring bloom garden.
fragrant verbena • abronia fragrans • indian mallow • albutilon incanum • prairie acacia
Planning a Spring Garden
A spring garden might take a little work, but planned properly, even a small area can provide enough vegetables for an average-sized family.
gardens • gardening • tomatoes • eggplant • cucumbers
A spring garden might take a little work, but planned properly, even a small area can provide enough vegetables for an average-sized family.
gardens • gardening • tomatoes • eggplant • cucumbers
Garden Gifts
A little imagination and some practical ideas can really bring a gardener’s holiday season alive.
desert garden • desert gardener • holiday • holiday gifts • gloves
A little imagination and some practical ideas can really bring a gardener’s holiday season alive.
desert garden • desert gardener • holiday • holiday gifts • gloves
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