Hydrating Your Garden Plants

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When it comes to gardens, the easiest watering method is to use a drip irrigation system. This technique delivers water directly to the perennials roots and not to undesirable weeds. A drip system is easy to install, can usually be operated in water-restricted areas, and ensures a healthy garden.

The typical victory or vegetable garden requires hydration deep into the root system. A drip system is ideal for this type of work. Hand watering usually doesn’t seep far enough into the ground before evaporating. Automatic sprinklers use more water and need to run longer to be effective. Using a drip system hooked-up to a rain barrel is efficient and saves water. Harvested rain water doesn’t contain any chemicals and is a great choice for the vegetable or herb garden.

If hand watering the garden is your only choice, you can improve coverage by using a longer rubber/vinyl hose. Nozzles and sprayers can also come in handy on delicate plants. For potted plants, use drip irrigation kits. These specialty items are available at greenhouses and home improvement stores. They’ll keep plants hydrated, even if you forget to. They have built-in reservoirs of low-flow water; just remember to fill the water basin.

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