In many places, a lush yard is an easy task. In contrast, although the weather in our city is sunny, the problem of moisture often complicates the problem.

The phrase "just add water" means relief, and the high water bills and frequent restrictions in West Texas have turned this simple phrase into the biggest obstacle to green grass.

Therefore, not so beautiful lawns are not unheard of here. As far as I am concerned, my goal is just to be "good enough" so that I can face my neighbors. Nevertheless, my summer water bill still makes me stop. In my efforts to make the most of each world, I encountered some possibilities to get the most from each drop, and thought that now might be a good time to share them.

Soil Hygrometer-When trying to stay green, one challenge is to make sure you have enough moisture in your yard, but don't give it too much. Although there are guidelines on how many inches to apply, accurate measurements are easier said than done.

A good answer to this question is a soil moisture meter. There are many cheap brands available for you to use to let you know if your grass meets your needs. Even better, the meter will enable you to save money by avoiding overwatering.

Water stop timer-Although your intentions are the best, have you ever found that the yard and street are soaked when you go to bed the next morning?

Is the fear of the upcoming bill worse? How do I know this? Not from spiritual power, but from first-hand experience.

In the end, I found that turning off the water timer can limit damage. If you haven't seen it yet, the closing water timer is a valve that will close itself after a preset time. Although the electronic type can be used, I prefer the simplicity and economy of the spring-loaded version.

Although the timer did not make me forget that the yard was being watered, it protected me from the bad influence of being absent-minded.

Soaker hose-did you know that Houston has more annual rainfall than Seattle? When I first heard this, I couldn't believe it. If you have ever been to the Pacific Northwest, I don't have to tell you that it has been raining, the lush greenery of the area reflects this.

Although Houston is green and has trees, it is not in the same stadium at all. When I tried to think about how Houston could become a city with more precipitation, I suddenly realized that the problem is quality rather than quantity.

In other words, Seattle's slow and continuous rainfall ensures that plants have the opportunity to use water. In contrast, rainfall in Texas usually causes runoff. Applying these lessons to my own yard, I began to fully appreciate the power of the soaking hose.

By spreading water slowly and continuously, the soaking hose enables your plants to make full use of the water provided. In addition, the immersion hose can also be used for long, narrow strips that are difficult (if not impossible) to use with sprinklers.

Hose nozzles-Although this runs counter to garden care, summer provides a good opportunity for car washes. One thing that keeps bothering me is that people leave the faucet on when they are cleaning the car. Even if our area is flooded, the waste will still reach me. If you plan to wash your car at home, I suggest you buy a hose nozzle with a shut-off device and use it. This is an easy way to save a lot of money.

Warranty — When buying watering tools, you must pay attention to the lifetime warranty. As a special case, hoses usually provide this guarantee. In my case, I used a Craftsman hose from Sears and filed some warranty claims. Based on experience, Sears effortlessly supports the artisan warranty.

For hoses, be sure to keep the receipt. In addition, please keep the part with the barcode and "Lifetime Warranty" on the hose packaging. The reason I recommend this is that the hose markings will gradually disappear, which is a good way to indicate that you have purchased a hose with a lifetime warranty.

Whether you are using well water or urban water supply, these ideas will help you achieve green lawns and save some green at the same time. Since our underground supplies are consumed faster than charging, this also helps our region’s future viability to use our limited resources wisely.

Although there are many other water saving methods, I think I will emphasize some quick and easy methods.

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