Every spring, gardeners plant tomatoes with high hopes. Every summer, those same gardeners wonder why they’re getting more leaves than fruit, why the tomatoes are splitting, or why the plants just look stressed despite all the attention. The problem usually isn’t the variety. It’s not the soil. It’s not even the fertilizer. It’s the water. […]
Every November, as we gather around the table and give thanks for food, family, and friendship, it’s worth pausing to consider what quietly connects every part of that scene: water. From the fields that grew our food to the rivers that shaped our communities, water touches everything we celebrate at Thanksgiving. It’s in the soil […]
There’s a quiet line item eating into NOI, and contractor margins every single day: inaction. In water management, “doing nothing” may seem harmless, keeping last year’s schedule, skipping the audit, ignoring the small leak, or postponing the retrofit. But the costs compound in ways that budgets rarely capture: water you didn’t need to buy, plants […]
A good understanding of soil health is a minimum requirement for every water manager and farmer. Healthy soil forms the foundation of a productive food system and is one of the key factors when determining how much water plants need. In drought or water scarcity, our focus often turns solely to rainfall or irrigation. However, […]
Trees are among the most valuable assets in your landscape. They require special attention to remain healthy and resilient during and after droughts. With changing climate patterns and frequent drought conditions, proper watering techniques have become more critical. This updated guide shares five expert tips for watering trees during a drought so your trees continue […]
Designing a water-smart garden doesn’t have to be complicated or require a total yard makeover. With a few key principles, you can create a beautiful, water-efficient landscape that thrives in any climate while reducing water use and maintenance. Water-smart landscaping, often called Xeriscaping, is about something other than turning your yard into a barren space […]