Water Wisdom

Arid conditions in our region of Montana make us ever mindful of ways to conserve water. Becoming water-efficient is not difficult when we put our minds to it. Here are some ways you can stretch limited water in your landscape:

• Water during cooler hours, morning or evening
• Use mulch to limit evaporation
• Practice deep watering with longer intervals
• Use compost to help retain moisture
• Group plants with similar water needs
• Limit use of thirsty turf
• Use dryland native plants
• Install an irrigation system
• Avoid water run-off