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If you have monitored the cost of watering your landscape from year to year, and realize the price does everything but go down, you may be longing to make your yard a more economical feature of your home. “Going Green” may be in the cards for you this summer.

“Going Green” means more than just cutting back on the amount of water you use on your landscape. There are other ways to conserve water and save you money.  The most common ways to conserve are:

• Choose the right plants and types of grass for your particular region.

• Use a good mulch around trees and in flower beds. Scoop little bowls around the base to hold water.

• Water in the early morning or late evening to allow your landscape to soak in the moisture.

From there, talk with your local plumber about green plumbing ideas. There are many features available to help you conserve water year round.

Choose a water efficient sprinkler system. Use the drip method around plants, and use rain and moisture gauges to control the usage of the system.  Monitor your usage – excess water that runs down the sidewalk is money down the drain.  Leaks in your pipes and water lines may cause some areas to be oversaturated, while others look dry and dying.

If you want to install a decorative fountain make sure you have one that is designed with a pump that is based on recirculation.  Make sure a timing device is used so that during the high heat of the day you are not losing too much water. Your plumber can also advise on laying pipes to the best places in your yard to avoid water loss, and still have a beautiful lawn.

To be “green” in your neighborhood doesn’t cost a lot of money. Water saving devices and plants that are drought tolerant will not only add beauty to your home, it will also add a little “green” to you bank account.

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