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How We’re Saving Money On Water Even Though We Live in the Desert

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Even though we live in the desert, we’re finding ways to conserve water and keep our monthly water bill low. Strategies We’re Using to Conserve Water. Landscape with plants that have a low water requirement. Instead, the yard is landscaped with stones and various cacti. Reuse gray water.

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Control Your Bagworms – Economically and Organically

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Bagworms can wipe out your expensive evergreen landscaping in a single season if left uncontrolled. If you own a home and have landscaped with juniper, arborvitae, spruce, pine or cedar, don’t let the bagworms cost you a fortune. The next year, you may find that you are re-infested and may need to repeat the procedure.