water conservation
water conservation
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by Bill Watson - 2006-12-13
There are a number of watering methods that have proven to be effective in the home garden. In this article, we will focus on one that emphasizes conservation and yet will promote lush and vigorous gr...
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by Jdudra - 2007-03-05
With water covering about 80% of our planet, one would think that our water resources are unlimited. However, upon closer inspection, we find that our water-resources at risk, and it is not as rene...
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by Jdudra - 2007-03-05
I've lived in the Northeast my entire life, and despite an occasional drought during the summer, water-shortages have never been a major concern. Why? Living up here, you're sure to bump into a lak...
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by Paul Purcell - 2007-11-14
With many areas of the country in drought conditions - some severe - and others sure to follow, all of us could use a reminder list of ways to cut back on our water consumption around the house....
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by William Lund - 2008-04-20
Have you ever had to stand shivering in the cold morning air waiting for hot water with your arm outstretched, fingers extended into the cold stream of water. It seems to take forever for the water to...
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by William Lund - 2008-05-13
Have you ever considered how much water you run down the drain while you wait for hot water to arrive at the fixture? According to one study, done in Southern California, a typical family of four can...
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by Carol Stack - 2008-05-29
Many people think that landscaping is a great way to preserve water. On the other hand, most critics challenge this fact by saying that landscaping is the number one water consumer. This is because ...
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by William Lund - 2008-05-31
Tankless water heaters are selling like hotcakes these days. But like just about everything, they have their good points, and their bad points. Before examining the pros and cons, let's take a loo...
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by Al Haneson - 2008-07-03
With watering restrictions at an all time high across the United States, many consumers are trying to strike a balance between keeping their lawns green in the summer, and conserving the precious sup...
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by Lizzie Westerley - 2008-07-12
One of the gardening techniques that most confuses beginners, and more experienced gardeners, is Mulching. There is much discussion, muttering and head shaking over this process which has it's origin...
