Water Conservation

Summertime and the living is easy. For humans, maybe. For your lawn, not so much, especially if warm weather arrives along with drought conditions. Lush, green grass requires lots of water to look its best, and a drought can turn it brown quickly. Whether you live in a region subject to seaso …

Garden Sustainability with Drip Irrigation Water is life. As such, it is a precious resource we all need to conserve and use with care. Although water is comparatively inexpensive in most places, it really is more precious than gold. Try going a day or even a few hours in your home or business with …

If you live in an area where droughts and dry weather are common or if you are just looking to reduce your consumption of water, a rock garden offers a wonderful way to beautify your property and conserve this precious resource. Rock garden layouts can add a touch of natural beauty and serenity to y …

If you want to start a garden this year, it may not be too late. Look for a sunny spot near your house to start gardening as it will be easy to keep an eye on it. With the right soil and adequate watering, your garden is sure to be a great success. If this is your first garden, start small. Two or …

These days more and more restrictions are being placed on water consumption. You don’t have to sacrifice the health or beauty of your garden or landscape if you follow some simple suggestions. Lower water bills, lower energy consumption, and time spent maintaining your plantings will be the result o …

As water becomes more precious and our lives get busier, it’s becoming increasingly important to have an efficient irrigation system. Many gardeners and growers are converting their sprinkler systems to drip irrigation because it is more precise, efficient, and easier to maintain. In fact, drip syst …

Smart Irrigation Month sneaks up on us every July, and with the fireworks, scorching summer heat and #smartselfies, we’re reminded to take a beat to think about what’s really important. Irrigation has been around for hundreds of years and as technology advances and our world changes, it’s on us to b …

From drought-prone California to record-setting temperatures in Australia, we are quickly learning there’s very little in this world that’s more precious than water. It’s the essence of life, and Smart Irrigation Month reminds us it is our job to manage water intelligently. Smart irriga …

March 22 is World Water Day.  Nearly 25 years ago, the United Nations recommended an international observance of water in effort to raise awareness of our dependence on this critical resource.  Each year this campaign for awareness adopts a different theme.  We here at DripWorks find this year’s the …