Graywater is untreated household wastewater that has not come in contact with toilet or kitchen sink waste (blackwater). Graywater comes from the washing machine, bathroom sink, shower, and bathtub, and makes up 50 – 80% of all wastewater of a residential home. Reusing this water is…
What is Compost?
Category: Landscaping
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Composting is the natural process of decomposition and recycling of organic material into a humus-rich soil amendment. Because the organic materials (kitchen and yard waste) are being recycled, this reduces the amount of waste going into landfills, which is highly beneficial for the environment. When…
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Lawns continue to be one of the most time consuming aspects of landscape maintenance. Mowing, edging, aerating and fertilizing are just a few of the items that are required to maintain a lawn. Additionally lawns continue to be one of the highest water consumers within…
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Water shortages are common and within the next 5 years, more than two-thirds of the states in the nation will likely be short on water, even under non drought conditions. Today’s irrigation systems must be resource efficient and be designed, installed and maintained with tomorrows…
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Commercial and residential outdoor water use in the United States accounts for more than seven billion gallons of water each day, mainly for landscape irrigation. As much as half of that is lost or wasted due to evaporation, wind, or improper irrigation design, installation, maintenance,…
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Water Conservation San Luis Obispo County has a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild, cool winters with little to moderate annual rainfall. Water shortages are common and within the next five years, more than two-thirds of the states in the nation will likely…
Water Conservation
Category: Water Conservation
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San Luis Obispo County has a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild, cool winters with little to moderate annual rainfall. Water shortages are common and within the next five years, more than two-thirds of the states in the nation will likely be short…