Garden care is very important if you want it to retain its enchanting appeal. It has to start right at the beginning during the design and planning stage. Seeking professional assistance helps a lot in getting things right more so when it comes to watering as described on the infographic.
Before setting up your garden, you must conduct a thorough research on a number of things. The soil type, weather patterns in the area, and more importantly, the plants you want to grow. Having sufficient knowledge of the plants helps in classifying them into water zones. This is where plants with similar water needs are planted in one area for effective watering.
The next step is to work on the irrigation patterns and how to do it appropriately. Start by measuring and monitoring the water application to help you come up with the actual amount required. It will help you to save on time. Seldom but thorough watering is always encouraged rather than daily, light watering. The best time is in the morning between 4 am to 10 am since there is no sun or heat to evaporate the water. Plants are able to use the water adequately.
During the irrigation, you have to make sure the water gets to the bottom of the roots. That is where it is needed. Always have a screwdriver or soil probe to measure the moisture content. Give the water time to seep into the soil and use aerates to increase infiltration rate if necessary. The aim is to irrigate as much as necessary and as little as possible to conserve water.
Always check your sprinklers occasionally and keep them in good shape. Anything happening to them ends up inconveniencing the watering process. Lastly, to protect your plants during the hot weather days, you should run the sprinklers for 5 to 10 minutes per zone in the afternoon to cool the surface. This is known as spritzing.
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