Watch Rain Bird’s new XFS Subsurface Dripline being installed under existing turf in a residential application, including layout, connections, trenching and spacing. Rain Bird’s commitment to the Intelligent Use of Water is demonstrated through XFS Subsurface dripline which can reduce irrigation water use by 30% - 70% versus traditional overhead spray irrigation. With its durability and efficiency, XFS Dripline provides a much-needed option for the growing number of communities that have passed legislation limiting the use of overhead sprays for irrigation near buildings and hardscapes.
This is my video blog from my experiences in Africa. It includes an update on my water conservation project in addition you will be able to see what happens in Uganda to someone when they steal… Any questions please do not hesitate to email me!
Julia offers her thougfhts on water management in a dry spring/early summer. Please note, we have no mains water at the orchard where these vegetables are grown, all water if from rain butts which collect off the roof of our outbuildings.
3mg.ondemand.psu.edu Have you ever wondered why your plants don’t grow as well in a certain part of your yard? Discover why a rain garden may be the solution.
Our CSP(Change Singapore Project) video about water conservation. Hope you enjoy it. Group Leader: Gao Shuang Group Member: Wan Wenli Chen Yu Liu Xian Ge Yue For project of our bridging course in National Univercity of Singapore
Andy Irwin, water conservationist, learns from Steve Fuss how easy it is to make a rain barrel for about 40 dollars, not only to conserve water, but also to divert water from home. Water may cause damage to home also water may flood basement. Should water not completely drain from barrel, Steve gives suggestions on how to remedy the problem.
This is one of four 5500 gallon cisterns being constructed by Innovative Water Solutions for a rainwater collection system in Denton, TX. Rainwater is directed from the buildings roof into these cisterns - the water is then used for irrigation. For more information on rainwater harvesting, gray water reuse, and water conservation please visit www.watercache.com
To Drip or not to Drip? That is the question Michael answers in this Episode. Michael says drip irrigation is not just for watering pots, flowers and shrubs; but can be the best method for watering trees as well. A common assumption is that the secret to having a green and healthy yard is water, water and more water. Nature is struggling to meet our ever-increasing demands for water and we are facing drought conditions with water rationing in some parts of the country. Simply put — there is a limit to how much water we can consume without ever-increasing consequences. With summer here and the height of the watering season upon us, it is time to make sure all of us are doing our part to conserve water and at the same time keep the water bill down. Michael Glassman is an award winning landscape designer and in this weekly podcast series offers tips on how to save water and still have a great yard. Michael has twenty years of experience in the field and has been featured in such publications as Sunset Magazine, Fine Gardening, Better Homes and Gardens, and Landscape Architecture. He is designer and co-host of the Discovery Home Channel program Garden Police.
Visit www.njrenewableenergy.com Rainwater can be used for watering your garden as well as for toilet flushing, laundry washing and bathing. Rainwater stored in food grade hogs can be used as an emergency potable water supply. Rainwater is soft water, which means that it wont cause a build up of calcium in your plumbing like hard water can. You can drink rainwater as long as your roofing material does not contain toxic materials. You will need to add a first flush diverter to the fine screen filter in the Inlet kit. Dont let your rainwater go to waste - the Rainwater HOG is functional, efficient and visually discreet rainwater storage! New Jersey is considered to be a “water rich” State, with an average rainfall of 45 inches per year. However, demands on our limited water supply due to population growth and development have increased greatly, making water conservation a prudent step for New Jersey’s citizens year round. During the peak irrigation months of April to October, when we experience hotter, drier summer conditions, it is even more important to conserve water in order to avoid mandatory water use restrictions. Summer outdoor water use increases as people wash cars, fill pools, and water lawns and gardens. Water conservation allows more water to remain in our streams, lakes and rivers for recreational uses and aesthetic enjoyment while also providing habitat for our wildlife. QUICK TIPS FOR CONSERVING WATER Install water conserving showerheads and faucet aerators in the bathroom and kitchen (available at most home improvement stores as well as some supermarkets); Turn off faucets when not in use, such as brushing your teeth or washing the dishes; Run washing machines and dishwashers only when they are full; Use a broom to sweep the sidewalk, rather than a hose; Water lawns only as needed. In New Jersey, usually one inch of water per week is all that is needed to maintain a healthy lawn. Irrigation timers should be set to water in the early morning (before 10 am) and should be turned off during and after rainfall; Water lawns (and outdoor plants) in the early morning hours (before 10 am) for shorter, more frequent periods to allow time for the soil to absorb the water and enable roots to grow deep, while avoiding rot and encouraging drought tolerance; Use mulch and native plants to conserve water in the garden; Use a rain barrel to capture water from a downspout to use later for watering gardens and plants; Use soaker hoses or drip irrigation to water trees, gardens and flower beds; For more detailed information, please click on the link below to enter an interactive water conserving website sponsored by the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the California Urban Water Conservation Council. Here you will find useful information on how you can conserve water in and outside your home, product information, environmental benefits and cost estimates, along with a water calculator to figure where you can conserve water in your daily routine. Remember, if we all do a little, we can save a lot!
