The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) recently released an over 3600-page report on the latest climate change research and potential impacts on society. According to the study, the biggest impact will be on agricultural systems. The biggest challenge is the demand for water and how much water is available for agriculture.
The IPCC is an internationally accepted authority on climate change, and its work is widely agreed upon by leading… Read more »
This list is for you, whether you are located in an area plagued by recent droughts, live in a natural desert climate, or have a few spots on your property where you don’t have irrigation infrastructure already in place. Below you’ll find an incredible mix of resources providing all you need to know about drought-tolerant plants.
Here’s a quick list of 50 plants that are attractive, easy to find, non-invasive,… Read more »
How long to run your irrigation system is simple and complex at the same time. You should run your irrigation system for as long as it takes to fill the plant’s root zone. No more, no less. However, several variables impact how long it takes to fill the root zone and makes this more complex. Understanding those variables and how they affect watering times is vital for water conservation.
For mature plants, in almost all… Read more »
An old Chinese proverb says, “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second-best time is now.” While a great saying and applicable to many activities in our lives, it doesn’t work for tomatoes. Tomatoes are warm-weather plants, and every year around this time, the temptation to plant tomatoes early hits many. However, early planting can result in slow growth because temperatures are not warm enough for tomatoes to grow. Here… Read more »
Irrigation systems can be complicated and expensive. Once you decide to install a system, you want to ensure it is done right, so you don’t have to spend time and money on it again. Here are questions to ask before getting started to ensure your system does what you need to do.
Irrigation systems are technical. Moving water from point a to point b is challenging because it needs to move… Read more »
We all know this term and understand the meaning, yet often, collecting real-time water use information for many is unattainable. Water managers using Jain Unity easily access water use information from any device that connects to the web. More importantly, they share this information with customers, contractors, and water agencies to support their goal of proper water use… Read more »
Drip emitters release water and nutrients to plants from supply line tubing. Initially used in the nursery industry, Micro-Flappers drip emitters are now utilized in drought-tolerant landscapes and high-efficiency systems around the country. A low profile keeps the emitter out of the way eliminating accidental breakage, while uniform distribution keeps plants thriving using minimal water.
They are pressure compensating. Pressure-compensating drip emitters deliver a precise amount of water each time, even if there are changes in… Read more »
TODAY’S RIDDLE: How many days are there in 4 years?
Did you know in 2022, it’s okay to wash your car in California if you use a positive shut off nozzle (make sure the runoff does not hit the gutter or street), but it’s not okay to top off or fill up your decorative fountain, lake or pond with potable water. However, you can use recycled water for filling up fountains, lakes, or ponds. As the mega-drought… Read more »
Due to the new composting laws in California, composting is going to be much more popular in the coming years. Senate Bill 1383 requires all residents and businesses to separate such “green” waste from other trash. Meaning residents will separate food waste and food-soiled paper products from their trash and place that waste in a green bin for recycling. Green waste refers to the food scraps, vegetables, peels, old fruit, banana peels, and other items… Read more »
Antioxidants are substances that can prevent or slow damage to cells caused by free radicals, unstable molecules the body produces as a reaction to environmental and other pressures. Certain fruits and vegetables are rich in antioxidants. If you want to increase your intake of antioxidants and prefer to get them through organically grown foods from your garden, this is the blog article for you. A few years back, Tom Spellman suggested, “If you are going to… Read more »
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