Save Water…And Beautify Your Garden
Outdoor sprinklers can account for 40 percent of household water use during the summer.
With some simple and easy garden planning, known as Xeriscape landscaping, you may be able to reduce your landscape water use by 50 to 60 percent.
From the Greek word “xeros,” which means “dry,” xeriscape gardens require less water than traditional gardens.
Find out more about our water-conserving Xeriscaping program.
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By selecting drought-tolerant plants and using water-wise gardening techniques, you can:
- Reduce your outdoor water use
- Create a colorful, natural garden
- Spend less time on garden maintenance
- Save water and lower your water bill
Here are some low-water plant suggestions for growing in Toms River:
If you would like to grow your own Xeriscape garden, or simply read more about its environmental benefits, please download our brochure below:
Xeriscape Garden Brochure
Toms River Resource List
Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Ocean County
1623 Whitesville Road
Toms River, NJ 08755-1199
732.349.1246
http://ocean.njaes.rutgers.edu
Del’s Farm Market
2408 Rt. 37 East
Toms River, NJ 08753
732.270.3703
Nature Fair Pet & Garden Center
1841 Hooper Avenue
Toms River, NJ 08753
732.255.3044
Seaside Farm & Garden
175 Rt. 37 East
Toms River, NJ 08753
732.349.6088
Shore Design Landscaping
& Garden Center
797 Rt. 37 West
Toms River, NJ 08755
732.240.5592