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Jun 11 2004
Healthier Watering Habit Print E-mail
Written by Patrick   
Friday, 11 June 2004
Watering habits have changed in California along with the use of this precious resource. Better watering techniques and healthier gardens are two benefits we can look forward to while employing water-saving strategies. Drip irrigation for the home landscape has come into its own. The method delivers water to each plant slowly, allowing the water to penetrate the soil around the root zone. The slow application of water reduces run-off and puts water only where it is needed.

Healthier gardens are the result of watering deeply, but infrequently. This golden rule of gardening encourages deep rooting, while avoiding a too-wet surface soil conddition. Excess moisture can contribute to weakened growth and root and crown rot diseases.

Here are some good, simple gardenin tips that will help save water:

  • Water less-often, but deeply.
  • Mulch the soil surface to cut down on water evaporation. We recommend a 2" layer of mulch during the summer months.
  • Move container plants to sheltered areas away from excess wind and sun.
  • Find out about drought tolerant plants.
  • Vist the nursery, and ask about drip irrigation systems.
  • Water early in the day.
  • Spike or aerate lawns to ensure maximum water penetration.
  • Adjust your timers to prevent run-off. Don't be a gutter-flooder.
  • Keep water-robbing weeds pulled.
  • Group plants with similar water requirements together.

 
Portions of this article come by way of our friends at Master Nursery Garden Centers.




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