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5 Native Plants for the Houston Region

5 Native Plants for the Houston Region

by Brian Ladd | Oct 22, 2021 | Water Conservation in Action

Why is fall the best time for planting? With the Texas heat finally cooling off, plants feel less stress and need less water to get established. However, it’s not too cold for plants to develop a stable root system in the warm ground before winter, and before the next...
5 Ways to Help Kids Save Water

5 Ways to Help Kids Save Water

by Brian Ladd | Sep 23, 2021 | Kid Friendly Water Savings, Water Conservation in Action

Water conservation is a team effort. Get your kids involved in saving water around the house and help them develop life-long conservation habits. The more engaging the activities, the better. Reminding your kids where their water comes from and how...
When Should I Water My Yard?

When Should I Water My Yard?

by HGSD | May 3, 2021 | Outdoor Water Efficiency, Water Conservation in Action

Surprise! Grass typically doesn’t need to be watered every day. In fact, as much as 50 percent of water used outdoors can be wasted due to overwatering caused by inefficiencies in irrigation methods and systems. Follow these tips and get smarter about water(ing):...
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