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To dig and delve in nice clean dirt can do a mortal little hurt.
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Gardeners never seem to tire of educating themselves. At WaterWise Garden Design we understand that the education of our clients is integral to their success as gardeners.

Our approach to landscape design is everything about creating an environment for you and your family that is an outgrowth of the needs, desires, wishes and dreams you express to us. Please consider this website as your community resource for rain and drought education and awareness.

Drought-tolerant plants


 

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<  Mahonia

Nandinas and Mahonias are sure-fire WaterWise plants. Check back here regularly for an expanded list of drought-tolerant plants for your garden.

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Rain barrels

Using rain barrels has become one of the very first elements of a WaterWise garden. Affordable, portable and practical, rain barrels help you harvest the rain to supplement your plants' water needs in times of long dry periods.

 

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Join the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network (COCORAHS) — a nationwide network of rain collectors. Buy a first class rain gauge and compare your rainfall to your neighbors.
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More links

Raulston Arboretum
 
NC State Drought Response Site
 
NC Botanical Garden
 
NC Board of Landscape Contractors
 
City of Raleigh Water Use Restrictions

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