Landscaping tips to conserve water

  • Make sure sprinklers are positioned properly in the landscape to avoid watering the driveway or sidewalk. (Photo by Todd Johnson, OSU Agricultural Communications Services)
    Make sure sprinklers are positioned properly in the landscape to avoid watering the driveway or sidewalk. (Photo by Todd Johnson, OSU Agricultural Communications Services)
While it does help to have a green thumb, keeping a landscape irrigated is key in successful gardening. The amount and frequency that gardeners water can make a big difference in plant health. These factors also have an impact on the pocketbook. Oklahoma is experiencing extreme summer temperatures this year, which can lead gardeners to turn on those outside spigots more often, said David Hillock,…

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