I believe that one solution we can do to mitigate water consumption in the world is to encourage people to plant more drought-tolerant plants or even native plants in our lawns and backyards instead of using sod or grass, especially in areas like California or Arizona. This is called xeriscaping, and it can prove to be extremely important for many communities. Although this solution doesn’t always apply across the entire world, it is achievable and realistic, and with the growing rates of drought globally, according to the EPA, it could soon prove to be an act that could save tons of water if new areas become drought-prone. Plants like cacti, lavender, sage, poppies, agave, and other desert plants are well-suited to drier climates, requiring less water to grow than grass or other plants. Even during the drought in California, many people did not transition to using these plants and continued to have grass with sprinklers, wasting more water than was ever needed. By encouraging people to create desert gardens using native or other drought-tolerant species and seeing the beauty in them is a way we can save water for more dire needs.
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However, in places like California, where water is becoming more scarce and are drought prone, this can prove to be a major problem. Lawns can potentially take in thousands of gallons of water every time the sprinklers are turned on, which can rack up overtime, especially from months to years. In addition, homes can use up to 50% of their total water intake just on their lawns alone, according to the U.C Master Gardener Program of Sonoma County. Compared to using the toilet, laundry, or taking a bath, a garden lawn easily wastes more water, even though we never see the true scale of how much water we’re wasting. However, there is a minor solution that can potentially make a huge impact on water
However, in places like California, where water is becoming more scarce and are drought prone, this can prove to be a major problem. Lawns can potentially take in thousands of gallons of water every time the sprinklers are turned on, which can rack up overtime, especially from months to years. In addition, homes can use up to 50% of their total water intake just on their lawns alone, according to the U.C Master Gardener Program of Sonoma County. Compared to using the toilet, laundry, or taking a bath, a garden lawn easily wastes more water, even though we never see the true scale of how much water we’re wasting. However, there is a minor solution that can potentially make a huge impact on water