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.
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7 Garden Watering Mistakes That Harm Plants And Waste WaterWatering the garden is essential to keep plants thriving – especially during dry periods. Avoid these common watering errors to ensure healthy, happy plants.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Gardening For Better Water: How Gardening Affects Water SupplyMost gardeners aren’t aware of how gardening affects our water supply. Learn how this happens, and how you might improve your gardening practices for better water conservation.
By Teo Spengler
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How To Overwinter Ollas For Years Of Use: Get More From Irrigation PotsIf 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 NeedsHydrozones 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 WaterIs 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 HomeLearn 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 LawnWater 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 MoreBy Tonya Barnett
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Plants Watered With Fish Tank Water: Using Aquarium Water To Irrigate PlantsCan 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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Testing Water For Plants – How To Test Water For GardensWhile we are all conscious of the safe quality of our drinking water, we may not be so aware of the quality of the water we are giving to our plants. Learn about water quality in gardens and testing water for plants in this article.
By Darcy Larum
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What Is A Root Zone: Information On The Root Zone Of PlantsGardeners 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 WinterIn 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 SystemsYou 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 WinterizationDrip 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 PlantsContinue 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 PlantsUsing 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

