Q&A with Suzanne Bontempo, Our Water Our World Program Coordinator
Everything we put into the earth affects our ecosystem, and that’s especially true when it comes to gardening and managing any pests that might be in the mix. This month, we talked to Suzanne Bontempo. Suzanne is the program coordinator for Our Water Our World (OWOW), an award-winning partnership between city- and county-based water pollution …
When someone says ‘garden,’ what do you envision? You’re probably thinking of lush plots filled with a multitude of bright and colorful flowers, bounded by the greenest grass imaginable. It’s probably every gardener’s dream, right? However, if you live in arid or drought conditions, that’s just not possible without paying an arm and a leg …
Everyone loves a green garden and lawn, and it’s no secret why: Who doesn’t enjoy walking barefoot on lush grass? A garden filled with beautiful flowers and plants can help the environment and give you a better appreciation of nature. However, gardens and lawns can take a serious hit when droughts occur. What Are Droughts? …
Rain gardens are an excellent way to stop storm drain flooding and create a haven for pollinators in your yard.
Water Conservation
Merchant Q&A: New Faucets Save More than Water
When it comes to practicing conservation at home, turning off the tap is a simple step that can have a big impact. Using less water not only saves water, but it can also benefit your household budget by lowering your bill. But turning off the tap is only the beginning. Today’s kitchen faucets, bath faucets …
The Home Depot Brings WaterSense to the Georgia Aquarium
The Georgia Aquarium is one of the largest aquariums in the world. It’s also home to one of the world’s most diverse and abundant collections of aquatic life. The Georgia Aquarium contains over 100 different aquatic habitats and holds more than 10 million gallons of water. All that water makes it an ideal space to …
The Home Depot Awarded 2022 WaterSense Partner of the Year
The Home Depot is committed to helping protect water resources by selling products designed to conserve. The store not only offers a large selection of WaterSense-labeled products, but also helps to make those products more affordable for customers. When you see the WaterSense label, you know that product has been certified to perform as well …
Rachio Helps Homeowners Get Smart with Outdoor Water Use
Our relationship with water has changed. Once, it seemed like an infinite resource in certain parts of the world. Lately, however, water has become a force — unreliable, unpredictable, ruled by nature and disrupted by a changing climate. Our relationship with water has evolved. We still need water to drink, to bathe and to grow. …
