Save Water, Money Decorating For Christmas

As many folks are ready to pick out a Christmas tree, it's also the start of picking out all sorts of plants to help deck the halls for the holidays.
The Southwest Florida Water Management has shared a few tips to save water with some smart planting and gift ideas:
Rain barrels are a great way to conserve water and an inexpensive gift when you pick one up at the University Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences extension office, 6700 Clark Road, Twin Lakes Park, Sarasota.
Compost bins provide nutrients for a garden and keep food scraps out of the garbage disposal. A garbage disposal uses up to 4 gallons of water per minute.
Raised garden beds make great gifts for gardeners and they control water use and reduce the need for pesticides, which means less runoff into water resources.
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