Every plant needs water to live and providing the right amount in the most efficient way possible is an important job for any gardener. Although rain may provide some moisture, you will likely need to provide supplemental water at various times throughout the growing season.
Plants use water for important life processes, including photosynthesis and transpiration. Water also aids in the absorption of some nutrients. How much water plants need depends on many factors including plant species, plant size, maturity level and environment. Your plants’ water needs will vary. Young plants have shallow roots that are prone to drying out; they need light, frequent watering. Larger plants usually benefit from deep but less frequent watering to sustain healthy growth. Plants growing in sunny, warm, arid, and windy conditions will lose water to
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- Comparing irrigation techniques including hand watering, sprinklers, soaker hoses and drip tape, drip irrigation and olla pots
- Sustainable watering practices
