Landscaping your property can add colorful curb appeal. However, maintaining this beauty requires watering. To avoid this becoming a time-consuming chore, the following guide looks at ways to conserve water, which also has the benefit of helping the environment by preserving resources. 

How Your Landscaping Can Make Efficient Use of Water

1. Design Thoughtfully

All plants need water, but certain ones demand so little that they're classified as drought-resistant. Consider incorporating some of these plants into your yard or office lawn. Popular examples include yucca, sage, juniper, aloe, beardtongue, lavender, wild lilacs, trumpet vines, geraniums, and New Zealand tea trees. Combine them with hardscaping elements, like a natural stone patio and walking path, that do not need as much maintenance.

2. Modify Your System

To increase the efficiency of your current irrigation system, replace your sprinkler heads, emitters, and rotors with modern models. Set up a rain barrel to collect water that you can use for the plants instead of relying on supplies from the utility company. Also, ask a professional landscaper about checking your system for leaks and fixing them if necessary.

3. Manage Water Usage

Thanks to modern technology, there are “smart” watering systems available. They evaluate the condition of the soil and compare it to expected weather patterns to calculate how much water your landscaping will need on any given day. That way, you never use more water than necessary. For example, the Hunter Hydrawise Controller® allows you to monitor your yard and program the sprinklers through an app. This can help you use up to 50% less water.

If you're looking for experts to craft a beautiful, water-saving yard, contact Lonestar Landscape DFW, LLC, in Fort Worth, TX. Whether you own a home or business, they’re happy to use their vast expertise to beautify your property. Because they prioritize your comfort and satisfaction, they’ll communicate with you through every step of the projects they perform and promise a dedicated crew for each one. Schedule a landscaping consultation today by calling (817) 863-5609. Learn more about their capabilities online.