Well, it rained on the other side of the mountains but missed us again. As always, it's a wait-and-see situation but all plants, including natives, look thirsty, to me. Water, water, water... a precious commodity and just when the water department seems to be having fiscal problems. Rate increases seem to be imminent.
We plan to conserve as much as is possible and still maintain our garden area. Another look at our garden revealed some plants that were not doing so well but were still being irrigated. Those plants will be removed and the irrigation turned off. Other plants seem to be getting more water than they need. We will adjust watering times and periods- then, keep a close watch. After checking the watering system, we are adding an extra layer of mulch around trees and shrubs.
If we all tried to conserve and Water Department revenues dipped, there would still be a dilemma, don't you think? I think our best bet is to hope for rain!
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