Mark Taylor: Happy New Year!

Mark Taylor: Happy New Year!: Here we are in January bringing the new year and still dealing with drought conditions. The North Texas Municipal Water District has announ...

Happy New Year!

Here we are in January bringing the new year and still dealing with drought conditions. The North Texas Municipal Water District has announced that stage 4 restrictions will go into effect in spring. Most likely to be effective on April 1, 2012. This will mean no outdoor watering except we will be able to water our foundations and trees by hand or by drip irrigation. Traditional soaker hoses will not be allowed. We will not be allowed to fill pools, water features or even wash our cars.
It would be advisable for any property owner concerned about their landscape and foundation to consult with an irrigation and landscape professional for help in determining a coarse of action to protect and preserve what may be the single largest investment they have....their home or business property.
A landscape and irrigation professional can advise of techniques, products and alternative plant materials and practices which can allow you to keep a beautiful property while complying with the water restrictions.