Saving Water
Water is a Precious Commodity and Should Not be Wasted.
Mulching can save an Enormous Amount of Water during the Summer Months.
Mulching the garden helps the Plants also as the mulch retains the water where it does the most good-in the ground around the plants.
A good soaking once a week saves water and promotes better root growth.
Daily watering wastes water and leaves the plants with a weaker root system and less vigorous growth.
Water in the Early Morning as This allows the leaves to dry during the day reducing the risk of fungus,mold etc.
Seedlings need water more often until they develop their root system and are large enough to mulch.
By Ed Cain
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