1. Established,
healthy trees and shrubs in an average climate don't necessarily need
irrigation except during very dry summers or a dry fall (especially
evergreens.)
2. Generally, flower and vegetable gardens only need watering if it has rained less than 1" that week.
3.
Mulched gardens, closely planted gardens, gardens in clay soil or soil
rich in organic matter often get by with no watering even with less
than 1" of rainfall. But watch out. Raised beds and sandy soils may
require more.
4.
Try to water deeply. The goal is to make the moisture meet. That means
applying enough water from above so it joins the water deeper down,
with no dry layer in between.
5.
Best policy is to water the soil, not the leaves since the droplets act
as lenses that concentrate the sun's rays perhaps giving some of your
plants a sunburn for sure.
6.
Choose plants that can handle water shortages and rarely require extra
water. They are often times more drought tolerant. Call GARDENING
GRACES, we can help.
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