If you’re able to grow flowers and vegetables year-round, it’s important to know that watering requirements in winter are different than the rest of the year. But even when plants are dormant, it’s necessary to give them water, even in cooler weather. Read More
Want to put your garden on an automated irrigation schedule? A soaker hose is just the thing to supply water to your plants without having to stand in the heat holding a hose. If you’re too frugal to buy one, it’s very easy to make your own. Read More
Although it seems like the simplest part of gardening, watering is a critical task that relates directly to your garden’s success or failure. Knowing how much water you need is the first step and figuring out how to distribute that water is the next. Read More
Collecting rainwater can conserve water and save you money. The easiest way to collect water from the sky is to set out a bucket and wait for it to start pouring down, but in order to use the water effectively, you’re going to need an efficient way to get the water into thee bucket and then into your garden. Read More
If you’re a bit of a “black thumb” or have a vast collection of container gardens that take forever to water, self-watering containers can be your very best friend in the garden. One of the biggest issues with container gardens is soil drying out, but if the container waters itself—you won’t have that problem! Read More
A vibrant green lawn can be a big consumer of water, but many people actually overwater their lawns. Knowing how much water your grass really needs can help you conserve water and help your lawn look its best. Read More
If you live in a dry area or want to do your part to reduce your carbon footprint, a good place to start is with the water in your garden. Conserving water can have an important impact on the Earth, and can make you a more efficient gardener. Read More
Watering vegetables is tricky because too little or too much water can do harm. Too little water won’t reach the deep roots of some vegetables, and too much water can compact soil, restricting root oxygen intake. In general, vegetables need 1 to 2 gallons of water per week, and deep, infrequent watering is the best way to ensure they get the right amount. Read More
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