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Novel rain garden keeps water on site
Monday, June 22, 2009
Green the garden with a rain barrel
By Jenelle Watson • Contributor • June 21, 2009
Just a few years ago, Bob Mason didn't pay too much attention to his water bill. He accepted the fact that if he wanted a lush lawn, big tomatoes and a happy green-thumb wife he had to have water — and lots of it. "It was the price I paid for a beautiful summer," the Augusta County resident said.
It was a hefty price. Mason estimates he spent hundreds of dollars each year to grow a lawn that would be the envy of any golf course grounds keeper. But now, given his tighter-than-ever budget, Mason has changed his mind — about the cost of water, not about gardening.
"When my wife lost her job late last year, we had to cut back," Mason explained. One way to do that, they decided, was to add on to their tiny tomato garden. "As soon as the ground was warm enough to work, we put in a large vegetable garden so we could cut back on groceries," he said.
They also made several rain barrels and connected them to their gutter system down spouts.
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Just a few years ago, Bob Mason didn't pay too much attention to his water bill. He accepted the fact that if he wanted a lush lawn, big tomatoes and a happy green-thumb wife he had to have water — and lots of it. "It was the price I paid for a beautiful summer," the Augusta County resident said.
It was a hefty price. Mason estimates he spent hundreds of dollars each year to grow a lawn that would be the envy of any golf course grounds keeper. But now, given his tighter-than-ever budget, Mason has changed his mind — about the cost of water, not about gardening.
"When my wife lost her job late last year, we had to cut back," Mason explained. One way to do that, they decided, was to add on to their tiny tomato garden. "As soon as the ground was warm enough to work, we put in a large vegetable garden so we could cut back on groceries," he said.
They also made several rain barrels and connected them to their gutter system down spouts.
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