If you are like many people, you probably use hose end sprinklers to water many areas of your lawn. The huge problem with sprinklers is that you have to constantly watch your lawn to make sure your yard is not getting over watered. Just like how your sprinkler system has a water timer, you can [...]
You may not have built in sprinkler to water your lawn, but you probably have a hose! There are a variety of hose-end sprinklers to choose from that you can use to keep your lawn green and healthy. These sprinklers attach to any standard hose. You can place them in any areas of your yard [...]
February 16, 2011 – 4:32 pm
Nearly every one has a garden hose, which can be an excellent source of water for your garden or lawn. However, your hose itself may not be an ideal watering source, as it has the ability to drown your plants. A good idea is to add a nozzle to your hose, where you can control [...]
March 18, 2010 – 11:44 am
Spring rain is ideal for starting a beautiful garden in your yard that lasts all summer long. Save your spring rain water for your garden in the summer by using a rain barrel. A rain barrel is great for catching rain water from your downspout and storing it for use in the summertime. You will find [...]
January 25, 2010 – 1:59 pm
Watering your indoor houseplants can seem to be a chore, but a fun, colorful watering can can make the chore seem more enjoyable. When choosing an indoor watering can, think about the size of the can that you will need and how much weight you can carry. It is important to choose a watering can [...]
Many families today are looking for new ways to save money and a great way to save money this summer is to lower the amount spent on water consumption. For many families, watering the lawn and garden during the summer can make up as much as 40% of your family’s water usage. To lower this [...]
Our featured Eco-Friendly Tip helps save a ton of water! The Swan Soaker Hose saves up to 70% of precious, costly water and is manufactured of 65% recycled rubber. Instead of ammonia-based cleaners, use vinegar and water or baking soda and water. Don’t use electric tools and appliances when hand-operated ones will do the job. [...]
April 29, 2008 – 12:00 am
Two Shades of Pink and a Prayer for the Cure! Before I talk about our new pink watering cans (perfect for Mom) – I wanted to share the latest in breast cancer research: New studies from a team of researchers from the Research Institute of the MUHC and McGill University show that the environment surrounding [...]
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