Saving Water While Keeping Your Plants Looking Their Best

There are many ways in which you can save water and keep your plants looking healthy and beautiful.
Instead of running a sprinkler or using your sprinkler system to water your plants and shrubs, following these simple guidelines will help you to save water without your plants suffering.
Studies have shown that saving and using gray water on your plants and potted arrangements that you may have in your yard is a beneficial way to save water.
Gray water is water that you have used to rinse off vegetables in the kitchen or water that you have used to wash your face or brush your teeth.
While this is a good way to recycle water throughout the day, it is also important that the gray water you are using does not contain any salts, oils or detergents that may cause harm to your plants.
While this process may not appeal to everyone the task of collecting it is not nearly as complicated as it may seem.
The only thing needed to collect the used water is a tub or large bowl.
Keep the bowl near to where most of the gray water is used and transfer it to the plants.
It's that easy.
There is also the option of using rain water on your plants and flowers.
This is somewhat easier than collecting gray water but not as dependable.
When using rain water on your plants and shrubs you don't have to worry about detergents or other chemicals accidentally finding their way into the water.
All you will need to use to collect the rainwater is a large tub or other type of container that is placed someplace in your yard where it can easily catch the falling water.
Many companies also offer different types of containers that are equipped with lids and spouts to make the process easier.
Rain water does not contain fluoride or chlorine which is a healthier alternative for your plants.
And the best part of using rainwater in your yard is that it is free, the only drawback is that you cannot always count on a storm, that is why having a collection tub or barrel is important.
These items will help you store water for later use.
These are just a few options for you to consider, but their impact is undeniable.
Simply by using one of these methods your demand on fresh water will be drastically reduced.