by Casey Hughes | Feb 11, 2026 | Outdoor Water Efficiency, Water Conservation in Action
After a winter freeze, the garden may have a few plants looking like they’ve seen better days, but underneath the dead and bruised leaves is a plant that just needs some time to heal. Check out this article from the Citizens’ Environmental Coalition for tips on...
by Casey Hughes | Jul 24, 2025 | Outdoor Water Efficiency, Water Conservation in Action
A water-smart garden is a landscape designed and maintained to use water efficiently, minimizing waste while still supporting healthy plant growth. This approach involves selecting drought-tolerant plants, optimizing irrigation practices, and using water-conserving...
by Casey Hughes | May 30, 2025 | Outdoor Water Efficiency
Inefficient irrigation can waste up to 50% of water from evaporation and runoff. A moisture meter is used to measure the soil’s humidity, indicating when watering is needed to help conserve water and ensure an adequate amount is provided. This meter can be used...
by Casey Hughes | Aug 6, 2024 | Outdoor Water Efficiency, Water Conservation in Action
Image: Lindy Murff (left) is a Harris-Galveston Subsidence District Board of Director and the Chair of the Water Conservation Committee who runs his family turf farm located in Harris County and Denise Ma (right) is the Water Conservation Program Coordinator for...
by Casey Hughes | May 13, 2024 | Outdoor Water Efficiency
Join the Your Better Yard campaign created by EPA WaterSense by making your yard better fitted to your lifestyle while enhancing your landscape with water-saving techniques. Whether you are a master gardener or someone who wants a low-maintenance garden, try out some...
