How dry I am
New York got pounded with some flash-flooding earlier this morning, so today it's difficult to imagine not having enough water. But this is drought season for many parts of the country--and you can see exactly how dry you are on the Drought Map, brought to you by the National Drought Mitigation Center.
Consequently, cities and communities are imposing water use limits. We gave some conservation advice in a July/August article, but you can be extra vigilant by prioritizing how you water your plants, says gardener Rebecca Kolls. (Her tips, after the jump.)
Don't worry, it won't hurt your flowers' feelings.
Highest Priority: Young trees and large shrubs. (The cost to replace these far exceeds the cost to replace perennials.) Larger trees usually can withstand droughts for a period of time.
Medium Priority: Fruits, vegetables & perennials.
Low Priority: Annuals and lawns. (Most lawns will go dormant during drought and will green up after a rain).
Also, remember to check out some of our favorite water-saving yard and garden gear.
Related drought-dodgers:
Time-release water: too good to be true?
Attempting to rinse under a water-saving shower.
Weeping water wands: like drip-irrigation, one potted plant at a time.
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