Tips for watering the garden effectively
If you read my previous article on soil, compost, humus and plant nutrients, which are now beginning to discover how successful garden. Let me now talk about watering the garden effectively. Many people think the irrigation of gardens to correct if it is real and the plants are stressed. Irrigation is not difficult, but there are some problems to be aware. We often have to irrigate, we see the waterDown-driven and not soak into the ground. This also happens with potted plants that we think we have watered properly when in reality the irrigation run freely from the bottom of the pot and root ball is still dry. We must also realize that when it rained, the water, only a few inches of topsoil to be penetrated, and is still dry below.
Irrigation is one of the most important tasks to do in the garden and you canvery relaxing. Just to leave the area, not to think too much and dealing with nature while you are hand watering fantastic. But it is not as easy as you think. Most people over water their gardens and plants can often survive with less water. In Melbourne (Australia), not all camellias resist dry soil, but with our drought of 11 years, we have shown gardener wrong and showed that plants are very tough. Plants can be dependent on water but you can unlearnSlowly reduce the amount you give them. For example, if you tried to pour water all day, every second day, then every third day, then weekly, then once every two weeks. Of course not depend on the type of plants you have. Azalea in a hot climate would suffer if watered only once every two weeks.
Plant Choice
When choosing plants, it is important to understand their needs, and these are some questions you should ask yourself:
MustSun or shade?
If they are resistant to drought or a cup?
They're not like sand or clay?
They come from a warm climate (desert) or cold climate (mountains)?
It is the area of plant roots?
They will rot if they get too much water?
You will die if they get too little water?
There is an old adage that gardening is better for deep water for 20 minutes three times a week, which spray water to the garden every day for a few minutes. Moreover,deeper waters, forcing the roots down after it. Sun further advantage of this is that the soil is cooler in hot weather, so plant the ability to withstand very high temperatures in summer. Plants such as azaleas and birch trees suffer more because they are naturally emerged roots. The best way to help these plants around the drip line (edge of canopy) soil.
Why is it so important is to constantly improve the soil structure. If you continueincorporate manure or compost, you'll find your water capacity of soil is increasing dramatically. For established beds, is the best way to incorporate organic material that can cause injury to ground and let the worms work for you, how deep the roots of burrows. With the new garden beds, is the best way to dig deep into a spade.
Irrigation
I'm not a big fan of irrigation systems, mainly because they are not regularly and watereffective. I understand people who have a large garden, do not have time to get the water gradually throughout the garden, but there are many pitfalls with them. Are you missing plants clog break and when repairs are never as effective as if they were new.
Many people think that just because they installed the irrigation system the latest and greatest that would never have to worry about watering. Well, this is not true. Irrigation must be at least twice a year, are controlledworking properly and you have to do is check the water in which you want too. The tubes are used to move and break. Another problem with sprinkler systems is that simply do not have the pressure to pump enough water to soak them for more than a few centimeters. If you dig down, you will find the soil is dry. Sprinklers also problems with missing parts of the garden, dry place. It 's a good idea to manage the irrigation system and see what happens, to see where the water is really. Go Every spring, you take the tube ends and begin to try to flush the system and dirt, spiders and other obstacles.
In countries where water is expensive, is often the preferred system of drip irrigation. The idea is to drip water directly to roots, and none is lost through evaporation. 'S true, but often the roots of plants collected around the drop hole. This often makes it very unstable plants trees with windy weatherbecause the roots are all in one place (or part of the trunk). One way this unequal distribution of wealth is to overcome the roots of plants to ensure that the drain holes are arranged regularly and uniformly. If you have heads dripper lines, so you can move the base of the plant and prevent the accumulation of roots in one place. Irrigation systems are to supplement natural rainfall and will not be used for more moisture in your garden.
NaturallyPrecipitate
Nothing excites more than a gardener (especially if you live with drought) that stimulate. Everything is back on benefits and the world seems fresh and clean. We tend to think gardeners, the rain, the soil a good soaking, and we will not have water for a while '. Well, sorry to disappoint you, but often without rain actually penetrated into the ground, and is still dry. After the rain, I suggest you go into the garden and seeThe plants and soil and see how your soil is moist. You can get an unpleasant surprise is not as wet as you had hoped. Pay attention to the dry places like under the eaves house arrest, under shrubs and tall trees. You may need to be discarded.
too much or too little water
inadequate water or too much water can cause stress and plant scale attractive to insects such as aphids, flour bugs, thrips, mites and white fly. Control of these pests will make your hip pocketbecause you may need to buy chemical sprays. But if you notice that the soil is too dry and remedy the problem by increasing the amount of water, so you need to buy expensive chemicals. Another problem is that there is enough water fruit trees often drop their flowers and their fruit ripening. This is a vital mechanism, and this is the time of flowering and fruit to ensure that the installation of sufficient moisture is important. Too much water can also be a problem because it absorbsPore space normally filled with oxygen. All plant roots need oxygen and if not, then die. In full, the water instead of oxygen, and then drown the plant. Sun drainage is very important.
Potted plants
And finally, it can also jugs of water, because the potting mix and pots main bearing alloy difficult. Often you will see the water directly from the bottom of the pot and potting mix is still wet. This is a sign it's timeTheir investment is in the same size pot repot (with some removal of root) or the next dimension. Good quality potting mix containing water containing granules, but you can also add your own. I suggest you hydrate them first, how to dry, it's just too much and bring your plant will suffer, and must not create a proper root system. It 'very easy, just a cup, put 1 / 2 teaspoon, add water and let stand about 10 minutes. When you return, you will notice that thehas expanded, and then you can accurately measure the desired amount. If there is a very large pot and not to move is a ploy to cessation of drainage holes with Blue or take anything that will block removed later, flooding the pot with water and let stand about 24 hours, or until bubbles' air. This, in turn wet the root ball. You can then remove the drain Blue Take and let the excess water.
Now, do not despair and decide, horticulture and irrigation is too difficult, because everythingcan do is your best. But it is useful to be aware of problems like the pop-up when you can find a solution, or visit your local nursery and ask for tips. If you follow these simple rules of addition of compost, humus and manure, is now a long way from there, you save water and water properly.
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