Conserving Water Without Killing Your Plants

When thinking about conserving water, it is important to keep in mind that the varieties you choose are vital to your success. You want to make sure to choose varieties that work in your area and also work in your time frame. Another key element is your bed design, and its location in regard to the microclimates available in your yard. Having morning sun and afternoon shade in the summertime will help to extend the season.

If you don’t already have a garden journal, we recommend you start one. Keep track of what variety you grew and in which microclimate you grew it in and what dates you planted it and harvested it. Keep notes of what worked well and what didn’t work. You can also start with gardenplanner.agriscaping.com to keep track of what you are growing.

Having healthy soil is a huge part of conserving your water. This allows your water to flow easily through the soil to keep the plants watered properly. Choosing the type of water source to use with your healthy soil can help you to conserve water as well.

Use a watering schedule that works. Agriscaping suggests the following:

~Herbs should be watered deeply (around 24 inches deep) every 3-5 days.

~Seeds should be watered about 1 to 2 times daily via a spray because the top inch needs to always be moist to the touch.

~Vegetables should be watered daily about 12 inches deep.

~New trees should be watered weekly about 3 feet deep (except palms).

~Bulbs, vines, and bushes should be watered every 3 to 5 days, about 12 inches deep.

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