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How to water tomato plants

Water tomato plants Once you've answered the question 'how often do you water your tomato plants', it's time to think about how to water. When watering tomatoes in gardens and containers, water deeply to saturate the soil. Do not spray the plants with water too quickly. Deep watering, especially in garden beds, promotes deep, well-developed root systems and drought-resistant plants. There are many ways to irrigate garden beds and containers. Here are five common ways to water: 1) Irrigation with a sprinkler Although it may seem like an easy way to water, using a sprinkler to water vegetables is generally not recommended. Why? The biggest cause of splashing water is to wet the leaves of your plants and spread diseases. Also, overhead irrigation, especially on a hot summer day, is not very efficient and can waste a lot of water to evaporation or runoff. It does not send water to the root zone of the plants, but rather to everything within its range. 2) Water

Inspiring Pot Ideas For Green Spaces

 Inspirational pot ideas  Gardening is a fun and rewarding hobby that allows you to reconnect with nature and create beautiful outdoor spaces. If you have limited space or want to add greenery to your home, a garden is a great option. Horticultural gardening involves growing plants in containers such as pots, hanging baskets or window boxes, allowing you to grow a vibrant garden even in small spaces. In this article, we explore the world of gardening, providing ideas and inspiration for pot designs that will elevate your gardening experience. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

Summer Garden Checklist

Your summer to-do list Keep track of your summer gardening tasks with this handy checklist! From beautiful blooms to bountiful harvests, we'll make sure your plants stay healthy all season long. On hot summer days, there's no shortage of things to do in the garden. With a little planning, you can make better use of your time by prioritizing what needs to be done. Schedule a regular time to complete those tasks on your summer garden checklist so you don't get overwhelmed. 1. Invest in a rain barrel Did you know that 1,000 square feet can harvest 623 gallons of water from 1 inch of rain? The roof? Based on rain barrels, a typical ½-in. Rainfall will fill 50 to 55 gallon barrels as shown above. You can use that rainwater to water the plants in your garden. If you plan to use rain barrel water for home grown vegetables, see more information here. Rain barrels are a great way to reduce the use of municipal treated water. They are also important to our environment be