Waterwise gardening: an international concern
Osprey Media. - Brantford Expositor - Ontario, CA
Being in Houston, TX, I sometimes forget about the issues people are having with droughts. We usually get more rain than we know what to do with, and many of us take that as a reason to waste and water excessivley. For the most part, I water responsibly, but I have been known to forget to shut the water off, or allow it to water the sidewalks. It is strange how it has never grown.
A group in Michigan has developed a plan that revolves around native plants for their specific area. Native plants require less maintenance and water, and usually are healthier than “transplants” from other parts of the world. It is tempting to bring in plants from other locales, but with that we risk bringing in disease and sometimes using more water to keep these strangers alive.
Check out your local nursery, or contact your county extension group to see what natives are available and the best way to plant them. It will help us all in the long-run.
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