Precision irrigation improves yields, reduces labor, and conserves water. Using soil moisture sensors for irrigation scheduling, especially for agriculture, is one of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to save water and reduce costs.
There are more than 700 plants toxic to pets and produce physiologically active or toxic substances dangerous to dogs and cats if ingested. Many of these plants are popular common plants found in many gardens. Animals in the wild have instincts, experience and training helping them to know what plants to avoid. Our domestic pets
Native plants require far less water, save time, money and should be a part of your landscape plans if you are serious about conservation. Native plants adapted to the climate and soil conditions of your area and as a result, need fewer inputs like water and fertilizer. They are also more resistant to local pests.
Where does water come from? Living in the United States we expect access to clean drinking water each time we turn on the faucet. For most of our lives it has always been this way and we expect this in the future too. We feel secure about our water and our water future. While feeling
As far as we know, we are well programmed to conserve electricity. Turn off the lights, unplug appliances, don’t leave the refrigerator door open, etc. But we’re missing a critical point: the energy-water connection. Considering the amount of energy and money spent to move water around California we can conserve more energy by better managing
For indoor growers, people growing edible landscapes, gardeners and landscapers, fertilizer is a critical success factor. There’s an amazing amount of fertilizers to choose from today and understanding some basic concepts about fertilizer will make your edible garden produce more food and your landscape more beautiful. Below is a great start to help you dive
As fresh water supplies dwindle and the cost per gallon rises, we have to be vigilant about how much we use and how we use water. One way to conserve fresh water is to use alternative water sources like rainwater, air conditioning condensate, stormwater run-off and recycled water for landscape irrigation. Initiatives such as the United