Sign up for a garden walk with the Marin Master Gardeners and get some tips on how to make your garden more water-efficient. (Photo by Pam Polite Fisco) Native plants, like Cleveland sage, not only tend to use less water, but they also support our local pollinators. (Photo by Rosaline Gould) Native plants, like monkey flower, have evolved to thrive in our climate and tend to require less water than exotic plants.
(Photo by Gail Mason) Drip emitters are one of the most water-efficient methods of irrigation. (Photo by Linda Varonin) Sign up for a garden walk with the Marin Master Gardeners and get some tips on how to make your garden more water-efficient. (Photo by Pam Polite Fisco) Howdy, Marin gardeners! We all love our little patches of paradise, whether it’s a veggie garden, a bunch of fragrant herbs or a bed full of California wildflowers.
But let’s face it: Water’s as precious as gold here in Marin, and, with the way our weather’s been, we’ve got to be smart about how we use it. So, we’re here to share some friendly advice on how you can keep your garden looking lush without sending your water bill through the roof. Let’s dive right in, shall we? • Mulch: your garden’s best friend.
First things first: If you’re not mulching, you’re missing out. Mulch is like a cozy quilt for your garden beds, keeping the soil nice and cool while locking in that precious moisture. The folks at the Marin Master Gardeners say mulch can cut down water evaporation by a wh.