Water-smart Yards – Water Conservation Tip
Rain gardens reduce runoff by allowing stormwater to soak into the ground rather than flowing into storm drains and surface waters. Photo courtesy of Wisconsin Dept of Natural Resources.
Want to add to your properties’ curb appeal and protect Lake Champlain and other water ways? The Lake Champlain Committee encourages designing a water-smart yard that puts nature to work creating healthy lawns and gardens. Click on these links for resources and tips:
- Learn about smart irrigation practices.
- Make the correct plant selection for your local climate and rainfall totals.
- Read more about GreenScapes and what you can do more to preserve natural resources while keeping a healthy lawn and garden.
- Visit the Alliance for Water Efficiency Resource Library for more information on outdoor landscape water efficiency.
For more information on water-smart yards, visit http://epa.gov/watersense/spaces/outdoor.html.
