tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8567299696963524925.post48842849146813488..comments2024-03-09T08:25:28.473-06:00Comments on Window on a Texas Wildscape: We just can't give upSheryl Smith-Rodgershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04707017321692698815noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8567299696963524925.post-73063276965234427142011-09-13T11:03:13.270-05:002011-09-13T11:03:13.270-05:00I watched a forest service video yesterday that sa...I watched a forest service video yesterday that said you should irrigate around your home, for protection if a wildfire burns through. I am using soaker hoses on the beds around the house (frugally) to keep the perennials green. This is a trade-off - water conservation or house preservation? We try to compromise . . .CWPickenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06116112697302206255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8567299696963524925.post-23056637785112571672011-09-12T05:58:04.363-05:002011-09-12T05:58:04.363-05:00I use water from both cycles and mix them. I also ...I use water from both cycles and mix them. I also use Arm & Hammer liquid detergent. The water from my washing machine used to run into the back yard, but a few years ago we routed it into our pipes because the old black hose was SO unsightly, and the repeated doses of gray water into only one area wasn't helping soil etc. At least, it didn't like it did to me. We'll see how this goes!Sheryl Smith-Rodgershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04707017321692698815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8567299696963524925.post-11701386476890982562011-09-11T22:03:51.214-05:002011-09-11T22:03:51.214-05:00Nope, can't give up. I am keeping your washin...Nope, can't give up. I am keeping your washing-machine graywater idea in the back of my head, as I suspect we'll be going to Stage 3 water restrictions in Austin soon. (Question: do you use the wash water, or just the rinse water? And do you use special detergent?)Carolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12621220516578692069noreply@blogger.com