Tag: water conservation

Water Recycling, Reclaiming and Reuse

Posted: October 3, 2017

With a growing population, running out of water is a big concern. Wells are constantly being placed for new homes which are causing springs, aquifers, streams and lakes to go dry. How can we… Read More

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Natural Resources, Water

Tags: conservation, irrigation, Landscape, landscape irrigation, reclaimed water, recycle, recycled water, wastewater treatment facility, water conservation, water reclaiming, water reuse

The Benefits of Micro-Irrigation

by J. Johnson

Posted: August 22, 2017

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The Benefits of Micro-Irrigation Micro-irrigation is the slow, frequent application of water directly to relatively small areas. Water is generally ran through low-pressure, flexible plastic tubing. A leading advantage of micro-irrigation is that non-beneficial evaporation… Read More

Category: Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Water

Tags: irrigation, water, water conservation

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