Even with Hawaii’s tropical climate, it’s beneficial to find ways to reduce your property’s water use. The right landscape design will help you conserve water, so you lessen your impact on the environment and lower your utility bills. Here are a few ways you can make your home more eco-friendly than ever.

How You Can Alter Your Landscape Design to Conserve Water

1. Install Rain Shutoff Devices

There’s no need for your sprinkler system to run on a rainy day—this waste will overwater your plants and weaken their root systems. To avoid these issues, ask a landscaping contractor to install a rain shutoff device. This modern piece of technology tracks rainfall totals in your area and shuts off your sprinkler system on rainy days, preventing water waste and overwatering.

2. Hardscape

Less grass means less water will be needed to keep your backyard pristine. Replacing part of the lawn with hardscaping will dramatically reduce water consumption. Porous gravel or permeable pavers are an excellent choice because they require little maintenance and allow water to drain naturally into the soil.

3. Use a Drip Irrigation System

Standard sprinklers tend to spray the leaves instead of the soil. As a result, most of the water will be lost to evaporation instead of nurturing the lawn. Fortunately, you can install a drip irrigation system to avoid this issue. These systems direct water toward the soil and roots, so you won’t have to use as much water to effectively care for your plants.

If you need help coming up with a more water-friendly landscape design, contact the team at Aloha ‘Aina Landscaping in Aiea, HI. These contractors will take the time to help you design a water-efficient garden, then help you install it and bring it to life. To learn more about their services, visit them online or call (808) 291-0143.