A Few Ways to Save Water for Your Garden or Swimming Pool
As droughts become more frequent and severe in many parts of the world, it is vitally important to save water in every aspect of our lives.
There are many ways people can save water, including for their garden and backyard pool. We bring some of them to the attention of Gen Z. And let's not forget that if we stick to them, we can be quite useful.
1. Conserve water indoors and outdoors - droughts are becoming more common in many parts of the world. It is therefore crucial that we conserve water in our gardens and gardens.
2. Conserving water in your outdoor spaces not only helps the environment, but also saves money on your water bill.
3. Choose drought tolerant plants. It will reduce the amount of water your garden needs.
4. Choose plants that are suitable for the climate and soil type of your area and can withstand long periods of drought without much water.
6. Use mulch. It helps retain moisture in the soil, preventing it from evaporating.
7. Mulching also helps suppress the growth of weeds that may compete with your plants for water.
8. Mulching will help keep the soil moist
9. Water wisely - watering your garden in the early morning or evening when the temperature is cooler and the sun is weaker is one of the best ways to reduce water use.
10. Reduce evaporation - watering in the early morning or evening will reduce evaporation and ensure water reaches the roots of the plants.
11. Don't water when it is windy - gardeners advise avoiding watering on windy days as water can be blown off the plants.
12. Cover your pool - covering your pool when not used can reduce water loss due to evaporation by up to 90%. A pool cover not only reduces evaporation, but also keeps the pool cleaner and helps retain heat.
13. Backwashing is the process of cleaning the filter in your pool. Although it is necessary to maintain clean water, excessive backwashing results in water loss. Reduce the frequency of backwashing your pool filter to conserve water.
14. If you notice leaks in your pool, fix them immediately. A small leak in a pool can lose thousands of liters of water in a year.
15. If rainwater collects on your pool cover, use a pump to remove excess water. This water can then be used to water the grass in the garden.
