Planting ornamental plants in your landscape this spring will add beauty to your home  and provide many environmental benefits.

Follow these Water-Wise Tips to have an attractive landscape with less watering. Visit your local garden center or landscape  professional for more water wise information and to purchase high quality locally grown  North Carolina plants.

Water-Wise tips provided by NC State University

1 - Select Plants that will Thrive!
Proper plant selection will help ensure success in all conditions. (more)

2 - Prepare the Site!
A well prepared site will support a healthy and sustainable landscape.(more)

3 - Manage Your Turf!
Well managed turf uses less water and still looks great. (more)

4 - Apply Mulch!
Proper use of mulch reduces water needs and is attractive too. (more)

5 -Water Efficiently!
Use only as much water as needed for plant health. (more)

6 - Irrigate Efficiently!
Properly designed, installed and maintained irrigation
systems are a highly effective means of sustaining
landscapes and lawns.. (more)

7 - Capture Rain Water!
Catch water in rain barrels and cisterns for use in your landscape. (more)

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