Watering
Watering the garden and surrounding landscape is a necessity in order for plants to thrive. Even drought tolerant plants require water now and then. But when do you water plants in the garden? How should you water and with what type of irrigation method? Learn answers to these questions and more as well as techniques used cut down on watering maintenance in the articles that follow.
Watering
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How To Overwinter Ollas For Years Of Use: Get More From Irrigation Pots
If you overwinter ollas properly, you'll keep these unique watering pots from cracking. Here's how to protect them in erratic winter temperatures so they last longer.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Hydrozones: Grouping Plants With Similar Water Needs
Hydrozones are designated areas where plantings require similar amounts of water or grouping plants with similar water needs.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Subsurface Drip Irrigation – The Most Sustainable Way To Water
Is it possible to use subsurface drip irrigation for water-thirsty lawns? It's definitely more sustainable than sprinklers. Click for more.
By Teo Spengler
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DIY Drip Irrigation System You Can Make At Home
Learn several ways to create a drip irrigation system to give your garden the slow deep watering it needs.
By Amy Grant
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6 Ways To Use Less Water In Your Garden And Lawn
Water conservation is becoming more important. Read our top six tips on how to use water wisely in the garden.
By Teo Spengler
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What Is Deep Watering - Deep Watering Trees And More
By Tonya Barnett
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Irrigation Installation Tips – Installing An Irrigation System
Irrigation installation can be done by the pros or you can do it yourself. Click here to learn how to install garden irrigation.
By Amy Grant
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Plants Watered With Fish Tank Water: Using Aquarium Water To Irrigate Plants
Can you irrigate plants with aquarium water? You certainly can. In fact, all of that fish poop and those uneaten food particles can do your plants a world of good. Learn more about watering indoor or outdoor plants with aquarium water in this article.
By Mary H. Dyer
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What Is A Root Zone: Information On The Root Zone Of Plants
Gardeners and landscapers often refer to the root zone of plants. So what is a root zone, exactly? Learn what the root zone of plants is, and the importance of watering the root zone using the information found in this article.
By Darcy Larum
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Watering New Plants: What Does It Mean To Water Well When Planting
"Be sure to water it well when planting it." I say this phrase several times a day to my garden center customers. But what does it mean to water well when planting? Click this article to learn how to water new garden plants.
By Darcy Larum
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Winter Watering In Gardens - Do Plants Need Water Over Winter
In many places, winter watering is a good idea and a necessary chore for most gardens. Learn more about this in the following article so your plants can stay hydrated year-round in the garden.
By Kristi Waterworth
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Stormwater Planter Bioretention Systems
You can do your part to preserve the health of our water supply by capturing and filtering stormwater through planters using native plants. Read on to learn more.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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How To Drain And Store Drip Irrigation Systems: Tips For Winterization
Drip irrigation basics for winterizing are simple and worth the hour or so of your time to get the chore done. Read on for more.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Benefits Of Rainwater Versus Tap Water For Plants
Continue reading to see if tap water for plants is okay, and what benefit or disadvantage of rain water exists.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Distilled Water For Plants – Using Distilled Water On Plants
Using distilled water on plants seems to have its benefits, but is distilled water good for plants? Click to find out more information.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Watering Plants In Sun And Leaf Burn
Despite what you've been told, leaf-scorch doesn't come from watering in the middle of a hot sunny day. Read on for more.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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How Often And How Long To Run Drip Irrigation
If you’ve ever wondered how often and how long you should let your drip irrigation run, you’re in the right place. Click here to find the answer to this question and more.
By Susan Albert