Wisconsin Gardeners Should Consider Water Saving Gardens, Expert Says

Many might not realize how much rainwater that falls on yards annually, especially in water-rich areas like Wisconsin.

Gardeners living here rarely have to worry about water availability, but that doesn’t mean they shouldn’t consider a water-saving garden, said Pam Penick a garden designer and author.

"Daily watering, even in temperate climates, is wasteful and costly," she said. "Instead of fussy plants that need regular watering, fill your garden with those that thrive on natural rainfall and need supplemental watering only when it’s abnormally dry."...