Drought-Tolerant Gardening Ideas

Drought-Tolerant Gardening Ideas

It's time to get back in the garden. How you decide to do that will determine whether or not your garden survives the ongoing drought conditions. We found a helpful article full of drought-tolerant gardening ideas and wanted to share it here with you in case you were...

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5 Stories You Don’t Want to Miss This Week (5)

5 Stories You Don’t Want to Miss This Week (5)

It's been another busy week, so we've got some great stories to share with you in this edition of AGR Weekly. Whether you're interested in getting back into the garden this Spring or saving money by reducing your water bill every month, we have the stories and tips...

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12 Low Water Plants for Your Garden This Spring

12 Low Water Plants for Your Garden This Spring

Whether you're interested in creating a drought-tolerant backyard or integrating more native plants to support your local area, you'll find a few great ideas in this gallery of low water plants for your garden. Check it out and let us know which plant is your...

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3 Ways to Reduce Your Monthly Water Bill

3 Ways to Reduce Your Monthly Water Bill

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, Americans waste approximately 1 trillion gallons of water each year. This number equates to the annual household water use of over 11 million homes across the United States. About 10,000 gallons of the water wasted is...

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Artificial Grass for Dogs at O’Hare Airport

Artificial Grass for Dogs at O’Hare Airport

There may be three outdoor facilities where dogs can find relief at the busy Chicago’s O’Hare International, but the airport just added a new facility indoors to make things even easier on dogs and their owners. The facility features artificial grass capable of quick...

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Creative Ways to Recycle In the Garden

Creative Ways to Recycle In the Garden

Want to up your recycling game? Recycling material around the garden can go a long way in supporting the environment and creating a sustainable home. The more we recycle, the less we contribute to the dreaded landfills. We've made this a priority here at Artificial...

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We Use 9 Billion Gallons of Water A Day … Outside

We Use 9 Billion Gallons of Water A Day … Outside

The average household uses an average of 29 billion gallons of water per day, 30% of which is devoted to outdoor use – irrigation. If you're living in an arid area, like the Southwest, this may be even higher. Cutting back our water usage is essential to avoiding the...

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17 Inspirational Drought-Tolerant Landscaping Ideas

17 Inspirational Drought-Tolerant Landscaping Ideas

If you're looking for ways to conserve water this year, consider these inspirational drought-tolerant landscaping ideas. We encourage the combination of artificial grass with native plants and other drought-tolerant landscaping, as it creates a nice balance for your...

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Universities Look to Drought-Tolerant Landscaping

Universities Look to Drought-Tolerant Landscaping

We saw several universities remove their natural lawn in 2015 – this year, we expect to see more. Cal State Fullerton is replacing around 11 acres of natural grass with the expectation of saving up to 28% on their water usage. Despite the good memories of sitting out...

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