Watering Tips
Water less… but more deeply and thoroughly to encourage deeper rooting and greater tolerance to dry spells. The reason for this is that plants send out extra roots in dry conditions to seek out moisture. Ironically, plants often bloom more profusely when stressed as a natural instinct.
Properly condition your soil - Water does not easily penetrate clay soils and water passes too quickly beyond the root zone of plants in sandy soil. Adding organic matter to clay and sandy soils will increase the penetrability of clay soils and the water holding capacity of sandy soils. Extra Watering Tips:
* Do not water after the sun goes down: This can lead to problems such as mold, fungus, and other diseases.
*Remember, light & frequent watering will result in shallow roots.
* Mulching cuts down on water loss due to evaporation. A two-inch layer of mulch or compost is recommended. Apply mulches to shrubs, trees, annuals, vegetable gardens, and even containers.
* Discourage water competition from weeds by keeping them under control. |