Showing posts with label water. Show all posts
Showing posts with label water. Show all posts

Tuesday, August 6, 2013

Keep Weeds Out & Water in!

water blanketGrowing healthy plants during drought seasons is quite a task & can be expensive when that water bill comes in the mail!

Use up to 80% LESS water!
Try a Weed Free Garden Watering Blanket!


  Simple installation with 4 easy steps.




#1: Till your spot & fertilize 

 
#2: Layout the blanket & Stake down










#3: cut slits in fabric & plat seeds or starter plants
 
#4 Connect garden hose to Water blanket & irrigate








Simple!  

Annual savings in water: (this is conservative because my water bill is normally much higher without the water blanket!)

Lawn Sprinkler: $153
Hand Watering: $255
This the Weed Free Water blanket: $17!!!   

Fabric Life:  Most landscape fabrics are UV sensitive and degrade under direct sunlight.  This professional fabric will last up to 3 seasons exposed to direct sunlight or up to 15 years if covered in mulch!

Managing water wisely is fundamental to a sustainable economy & healthy environment.
Grow a SAFE - SMART - BEAUTIFUL GARDEN with a WEED FREE Watering Blanket.

Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Stay Hydrated in the Summer

Our bodies are made up of about 60% water, and every part of our bodies depends on water. So water is important for healthy skin, hair, and nails, as well as controlling body temperature, heart rate, and blood pressure.

Keeping a cold jug of water in the refrigerator is a great way to get the kids to drink more water rather than those sugary drinks that are full of chemicals.
To save room in the fridge...  keep a Slimline container filled with water.  Convenient to quick fill a glass & it does not take up so much room as a large pitcher.


You can stay fully hydrated throughout the day by drinking water and other fluids, as well as eating foods that are hydrating.

What Counts as Water?

Fruits are an excellent source for water. Watermelon is 90% water, so it ranks highest on the list. Oranges, grapefruit, and melons like cantaloupe and honeydew are also strong contenders.
Vegetables, though not as full of water as fruit, can also provide a nutrient-rich water source. Stick with celery, cucumbers, tomatoes, green peppers, and Romaine lettuce.

 Coffee and tea also count in your tally. Many used to believe that they were dehydrating, but that myth has been debunked. The diuretic effect does not offset hydration.

If you don't like the taste of plain water, add a lemon to it. Or mash fruit... strawberries, blueberries or whatever you like & stir it in.

Remember...  during the hot summer days or if you are working out, drink up & stay healthy.