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Free Money

Your town, local water district or water supplier may be giving away free money. Many water authorities have rebate programs for landscape water conservation efforts. Some of these rebates cover the replacement of high water use plants such as grass, with more water conservative plants. Others offer rebates to upgrade your irrigation system or timers. Many . . . → Read More: Free Money

Awareness Holds the Key in Conservation

In the 1980’s I lived in New York City. I worked for a small company in the South Bronx that grew and distributed fresh herbs to restaurants in the city. I lived on the upper west side and everyday would take the #2 train to the 3rd Avenue station, transfer to the 3rd Avenue bus for . . . → Read More: Awareness Holds the Key in Conservation

Car Wax vs. Sprinklers

You wouldn’t think that drip irrigation has much in common with car finishes. Yet there I was, flipping through a pile of car mags while getting my oil changed when a picture of a pop-up lawn sprinkler head caught my eye. It was an ad for “Mothers” car wax with the title “Off with your head”. . . . → Read More: Car Wax vs. Sprinklers