11 Ways to Save Water, Time, and Money on Your Landscape
11 Ways to Save Water, Time, and Money on Your Landscape
If you're not irrigating your lawn, flower beds, and container plants using the most targeted, time-efficient methods possible, you're wasting water—and money
Jeanne HuberThis Old House magazine
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Plants in pots are especially vulnerable to drying out in hot weather because their roots are confined to a small area and can't extend deeper in search of moisture. When starting a container, give plants a thorough drink using a watering can or a soft-spray nozzle on a hose. Water often—whenever the soil is dry 2 to 3 inches below the surface—and fertilize regularly. See more musts in Container Garden Planting Tips and How to Plant in Pots.
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