Watering

Image by ronstik Distilled water is a type of purified water achieved by boiling water away and then condensing the vapor. Using distilled water on plants seems to have its benefits, as watering plants with distilled water…

Image by amenic181 Many gardeners decide to save money and start their plants from seeds, only to be disappointed by the experience. What happened? If the seeds are not watered properly, they can wash away,…

Image by Erstudiostok When shopping around for a watering system for your garden, you’ll find an endless variety of hose nozzle types. Watering with a hose takes more time and effort than using sprinklers…

Image by MariuszBlach Watering is a necessary garden chore, no matter where your garden grows. We water more or less often depending upon our location, but the garden that grows without additional water is…

Image by poco_bw Even the most seasoned gardeners can benefit from a quick guide to watering flowers. If you’re new to growing flowers; however, understanding how to water them correctly can make the…

Image by haryigit Chlorine and chloramines are chemicals added to the drinking water in many cities. It’s difficult if you don’t want to spray these chemicals on your plants since that’s what comes out of…

Image by N-sky You may have heard of the drenching of soil. There are many reasons to drench soil; the most common of which is to remove excess salts in container plants. The soil drenching technique is also…

Image by HappyNati Upgrading to smart irrigation systems has been proven to reduce water usage while maintaining that beautiful green lawn so many homeowners love. So, what is smart irrigation and how does a…

Image by Ruben Schade The average household uses 33 percent of the fresh water coming into the home for irrigation when they could be using graywater (also spelled greywater or gray water) instead. Using…

Image by kasim1 There are several different types of irrigation systems suitable for residential property, each with its own pros and cons. If you’re a homeowner looking to install a new system or replace an existing one, it’s…