Five tips for a waterwise garden

All LIT Search News Topics Latest news Media statements Media contacts Topics Latest news Media statements Media contacts LIT Impact Latest news 2020 October Five tips for a waterwise garden Five tips for a waterwise garden 21/10/2020 | 4 MINS In our hot, dry climate, it is difficult to maintain a good-looking garden ΓÇô whether you are planning a new one or conserving your current outdoor space, the trick is to keep things green without draining our dams (and your bank account, through water bills). Maria Ignatieva, Professor of Landscape Architecture at LITΓÇÖs School of Design said efficient garden design and irrigation could significantly reduce urban water use. ΓÇ£Appropriate choice and design of garden elements are essential for creating waterwise gardens,ΓÇ¥ Professor Ignatieva said. Here are MariaΓÇÖs top tips for a sustainable green space: 1) Design with water in mind If you are still designing your garden, think about water use. Create clusters of plants that have similar water and maintenance requirements to conserve water. Areas that require a lot of resources include garden beds such as vegetable, herb and flower gardens. Medium resource areas include lawns, exotic trees and shr

All LIT Search News Topics Latest news Media statements Media contacts Topics Latest news Media statements Media contacts LIT Impact Latest news 2020 October Five tips for a waterwise garden Five tips for a waterwise garden 21/10/2020 | 4 MINS In our hot, dry climate, it is difficult to maintain a good-looking garden ΓÇô whether you are planning a new one or conserving your current outdoor space, the trick is to keep things green without draining our dams (and your bank account, through water bills).

Maria Ignatieva, Professor of Landscape Architecture at LITΓÇÖs School of Design said efficient garden design and irrigation could significantly reduce urban water use.

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