Do you air-dry your laundry outdoors? And do you maintain a vegetable garden?
Consider hanging your wet laundry directly above your veggie patch to save water and electricity.
Simply install a washing line over your garden beds.
1. Stretch a washing line across your vegetable patch.
2. Run your washing machine without the spin cycle.
3. Transfer the wet clothes in a basin to the line.
4. Hang the clothes to dry.
5. Allow the rinse water to drip onto your plants until the clothes are dry.
6. Skip manual watering—use this method all summer.
You've now dried your laundry and irrigated your garden simultaneously. This works especially well for thirsty plants like tomatoes and basil.
If you need a washing line, you can find one here.
Beyond cutting laundry time, this technique saves electricity and substantial water.
I first learned this from a friend in Nepal, who routinely hangs his laundry over his garden. In good weather, it drastically reduces his costs through smart, passive irrigation.
Ready to try this for your veggie garden? Share your thoughts in the comments.
