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Toro

Toro. The LawnMaster II Timer features three program options and meets the requirement of communities for multiple-option timers during watering restrictions, the firm says. A large LCD screen, a programming dial, and selection buttons let users choose which days to water and how long each zone will be watered. A sensor shuts off the irrigation system if it rains. 800-367-8676. www.toro.com.

Belgard

Belgard. The company's permeable pavers are made of concrete and separated by joints filled with small stones. Water enters the joints between the pavers and filters through crushed stone layers; the water, minus the filtered-out pollutants, is absorbed into the soil. The pavers can be used for patios, driveways, walkways, pools, and other areas. The manufacturer says its pavers, including Subterra stone (pictured), allow for modular and random installation to create random patterns that look like natural cobblestones. The product comes in multiple shapes, colors, and patterns. 800-899-8455. www.belgard.biz.

Aaron's Rain Barrels

Aaron's Rain Barrels. The manufacturer's rain barrels are made from 20 pounds of recycled plastic or 110 pounds of oak, brass, and steel. The barrels have two spigots and connect directly to a home's rain gutter downspouts. A removable zinc irrigation spigot can attach to a regular garden hose and has a shut-off valve so the homeowner can leave it open for drip irrigation. The 58-gallon plastic rain barrel is fully enclosed for safety. The company's wooden whiskey barrels (shown) are reclaimed from Kentucky distilleries. 978-790-1816. www.ne-design.net.