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In article <chris.73.00EBC75B@the.citynet.com> chris@the.citynet.com (Christopher Schumacher) writes:
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>From: chris@the.citynet.com (Christopher Schumacher)
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>Subject: Water Conservation Checklist for the Home, Page 11
>Date: Tue, 12 Sep 1995 12:29:59
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>                             GARDEN AND LAWN


>HAVE DONE   WILL DO


>                     Vegetables requiring more water should be grouped 
>                     together in the garden to make maximum use of water 
>                     applications.


>                     Mulch shrubs and other plants to retain moisture in the 
>                     soil longer.  Spread leaves, lawn clippings, chopped bark 
>                     or cobs, or plastic around the plants.  Mulching also 
>                     controls weeds that compete with garden plants for 
>                     water.  Mulches should permit water to soak into the soil.


>                     Try trickle or drip irrigation systems in outdoor 
>                     gardens.  These methods use 25 to 50 percent less water 
>                     than hose or sprinkler methods.  The tube for the trickle 
>                     system has many tiny holes to water closely spaced 
>                     plants.  The drip system tubing contains holes or 
>                     openings at strategic places for tomatoes and other 
>                     plants that are more widely spaced.


>                     If you are using a garden hose or sprinkler, water the 
>                     garden thoroughly, but less frequently.  Don't let 
>                     water run down driveway or street.


>                     Lawns should be watered during hours when the water 
>                     system experiences the least demand-usually avoid 
>                     watering when windy or in heat of day-and keep track of 
>                     the time.  Set an alarm clock or timer as a reminder.  A 
>                     sprinkler left on overtime in one spot wastes water.


>                     Less frequent but heavier lawn watering encourages a 
>                     deeper root system to withstand dry weather better.

>                     
>                     EMERGENCY SITUATION:
>                     If water is rationed or otherwise restricted, lawns 
>                     should receive the lowest priority for outside watering.  
>                     Water trees and shrubs which die more quickly without it 
>                     and are more expensive to replace.


>                     Soapy water that comes from soap you can use on your skin 
>                     is OK for outdoor plants.  Do not use warm water with 
>                     bleach or borax compound in it on plants.  Rinse water 
>                     from laundry can be used on indoor or outdoor plants.