By choosing plants that aren’t very thirsty for your yard, you can cut your water bill, KITV reports. 

It’s called xeriscaping. 

Oahu water rates are increasing by nearly 10 percent this January and will continue to rise over the next four years. Many residents are trying to think up ways to reduce water bills to keep more money in their pockets.

Experts say half of the average water bill for a single-family home comes from watering the lawn. Since 1989 the Board of Water Supply has provided free tours at its Halawa Xeriscape garden, educating customers on how to cut outdoor water use.

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