I want to add water so animals and insects can get water, it gets very dry here sometimes. Houston TX, 9B
Would just digging a hole and putting a waterproof container work? I worry about mosquitos
Optimoprimo
Check out r/wildlifeponds
a-pair-of-2s
sustainable and ‘adding’ may conflict but you could like in to a pond of sorts
Funktapus
Dig a big pit in your yard. It will naturally be wetter. It will probably go dry certain times a year, but that might be a good thing.
I personally wouldn’t use a liner unless I was trying to make a permanent pond. That’s a nice asset for wildlife, but it’s a lot of work and isn’t exactly “natural.” Will likely require topping off in your climate.
If you’re just trying to provide some drinking water, you don’t need a huge water feature. A simple birdbath that you fill up and clean out periodically can make a difference.
adam_west_
Collect your roof rain water in barrels and use that water to irrigate trenches or shallows in your garden area with hoses or small conduit
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I want to add water so animals and insects can get water, it gets very dry here sometimes. Houston TX, 9B
Would just digging a hole and putting a waterproof container work? I worry about mosquitos
Check out r/wildlifeponds
sustainable and ‘adding’ may conflict but you could like in to a pond of sorts
Dig a big pit in your yard. It will naturally be wetter. It will probably go dry certain times a year, but that might be a good thing.
I personally wouldn’t use a liner unless I was trying to make a permanent pond. That’s a nice asset for wildlife, but it’s a lot of work and isn’t exactly “natural.” Will likely require topping off in your climate.
If you’re just trying to provide some drinking water, you don’t need a huge water feature. A simple birdbath that you fill up and clean out periodically can make a difference.
Collect your roof rain water in barrels and use that water to irrigate trenches or shallows in your garden area with hoses or small conduit