Watering

Learn to Water Well

Fine Gardening — Develop an effective regimen by testing your soil and getting to know your plants To stand in a garden is to be surrounded by constantly moving water. It takes only a few minutes for a drop suspended from a soil particle underground to be drawn ...More…

Good Soil is a Sieve and a Sponge

Fine Gardening — Plants do not look upon all soil water equally. Remember your high-school biology class when you watched water being drawn up a capillary tube against the pull of gravity? Water rose in that tube because the water molecules were attracted to each ...More…

Plumbing the Garden

Fine Gardening — Running a water line from house to garden is a do-it-yourself project When my wife and I finally finished building our house, it was time to focus my attention on the garden, specifically my kitchen garden. During the house construction, I did ...More…

Flexible parts snap together

Fine Gardening — Figuring how many emitters you'll need is not a hard-and-fast proposition. You'll have to consider your soil type, the plants' sizes and general water needs, your garden's microclimates, and whether you use mulch. A 1-gph emitter will ...More…

Make Every Drop Count

Fine Gardening — These tools help you put water only where you and your plants want it While I consider the swish of an overhead sprinkler the signature sound of summer, I've come to realize that literally every drop of water counts, so I try to use it with care. ...More…

How Drought Affects Trees and Shrubs

Fine Gardening — Leaf scorch, stem dieback, and susceptibility to pests and pathogens can result when woody plants get too little water Drought has been a topic of discussion among gardeners for the last several years, and there's good reason for that: Lack of ...More…

Using Search on FineGardening.com

Fine Gardening — Finding the right article or plant profile among the thousands available on our Web site can seem as daunting as a flower bed overrun by weeds. But with the right tools and techniques, the job is easy and yields great results. Here are some tips ...More…

Saving water

BBC — It's easy to fit a rain saving water butt. Here we show you how and what the benefits are. There are two ways to fit a water butt. The easiest way is to sever a plastic down pipe with a hacksaw and place the butt directly underneath it - an ...More…

Drought-busting advice

BBC — Pre-empt drought warnings by watering your plants more effectively. Whether you need to water lawns, patio containers or borders, here are some ways to use water wisely. Make the most of your supply all year round by mulching beds, fitting ...More…

Mulching plants

BBC — Follow our guide to mulching, an essential garden technique. A layer of mulch provides nutrients to plants, keeps in moisture, it forms a barrier against weeds and can help to insulate the roots of vulnerable plants from winter cold. Mulch can ...More…

Improve your lawn

BBC — Check your lawn regularly for problems and keep it well trimmed over the spring and summer. Keep your lawn healthy, lush and green with our easy care guide. Repair damaged edges by removing a rectangle of turf with a spade and replacing with the ...More…

Plant Watering Globes

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