Tag Archive: gardening

Apr 06

Greener Gardens for the Win

Wanna nip gardening pollution in the bud? For tips on growing a truly green garden—listen up: If you grow your own flowers and vegetables, you’re probably eager to dig in already. But give yourself a moment to consider that how you garden affects water quality—especially when the fertilizers and chemicals enter storm drains or groundwater …

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Permanent link to this article: http://www.currentcast.org/stormwater-management/greener-gardens-ftw/

Jul 22

The Lawn Ranger Says, “Don’t Overwater, Kids!”

Heigh ho, lawns need less water than most people know! Listen up for some water-saving heroics: Your lawn may look like as dry and thirsty as the Old West—but it probably needs less water than you think. Turns out, most grass grows best with about one inch of water every seven to ten days, and …

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Permanent link to this article: http://www.currentcast.org/water-conservation-2/dont-overwater-lawns/