Compost Helps Save Water in the Garden

Amending your soil with compost is just one of many great water saving tips offered by the Rocky Mountain News.  This article published on their website describes a half dozen techniques that you can use to help your garden use water more efficiently.  Other tips from the article include:

  1. Adjusting your water system
  2. Mulching
  3. Grouping plants according to needs
  4. Using water wise plants

Of course, composting plays a vital role in this process by allowing your plants to use water and nutrients more effectively.

 

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