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e, and with that comes a new set of
aware of water conservation, as
is in our hands and is our responsibility
Mulching is another efficient way of conserving
water. A 5- to 7.5-centimetre-deep mulch under your
plants will go a long way toward helping to conserve
whatever moisture is in the soil. The type of mulch
is very much a personal decision. There are
commercial mulches available; one
of the best is shredded cedar bark
mulch. You can choose to lay
down a landscape fabric first
to keep the weeds at bay and
then spread the bark mulch
on top for a very neat and tidy
look; or, do as I do and just
lay the bark right on top of the
soil. I find that the cedar bark
mulch breaks down very
slowly, and I just add a
few centimetres of fresh mulch
every year to maintain the level.
Mowing your lawn at a proper height
can also be a great way to conserve
water. Environment Canada
recommends cutting the lawn
to a height of 6.3 to 7.6
centimetres to help with
moisture retention