Water-saving tips for savvy gardeners

While April showers indeed bring May flowers, conserving water is always in season. Keen on conserving water (and saving money) this summer?

• Eliminate waste by switching from sprinklers to soaker hoses stat and install a timer while you’re at it.

• Combat evaporation by watering at the beginning or end of the day.

• Collect rainwater and/or recycle greywater to make the most of what’s (naturally) available.

• Choose native plants, which are less thirsty and more likely to thrive in your landscaping conditions, especially those that are drought prone.

• Downsize your lawn. Period. The pollinators will thank you.

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– Staff report, The Arizona 100