Homeowners, nurseries and public gardens across Wake County are changing how they care for plants as new water conservation restrictions begin Monday amid worsening drought conditions.
The limits affect more than 600,000 people and restrict outdoor irrigation as spring planting gets underway.
Falls Lake has dropped more than 2.5 feet, prompting officials to curb water use just as residents begin spending more time outdoors tending lawns and gardens. Both individual gardeners and large-scale operators say the timing has forced significant adjustments.
“Hope and we’re praying for rain!” Raleigh homeowner Chuck Dopler said…