Hey GPODers! Today we’re back in the flower-filled garden of Heidi Weirether. We first saw her garden a little earlier on in the summer (you check check out that post here: Heidi’s Colorful Garden in Fairfield County) and it’s incredible to see how much has changed in a month’s time! As with much of the northeast this year, Heidi is experiencing incredible hydrangea blooms—but that is just the tip of the floral iceberg in her sensational garden:
How to be water wise in the garden
13.07.2024 - 08:18 / gardenersworld.com
Collecting and storing water is only one side of the story. Learning how to use this water effectively is just as important to ensure we make the most of every single drop of this most valuable resource. Naturally us gardeners often have much higher levels of water consumption compared to the average person, and as a result we are possibly the group of people who waste the most water. I know I have certainly been guilty of this in the past!
Due to the natural timing of plant growth, often we need the most water for the garden at a time when it is most scarce, so it is important we take care of every drop. Luckily there are many very simple steps we can take to reduce our water usage in the garden, and here are my top tips for how we can be a little bit more water wise:
Try using smaller watering cans, as they are far easier to use around the garden. Not only do they spill less water, but they are easier to aim, accurately delivering the water where you need it most.
Where possible, it is important to try to use a watering can rather than a hose pipe. Firstly, often the water coming out of your hose is clean-treated mains water. This water is of a quality that is simply wasted on your plants, and can even hamper their growth. Secondly, when you use a hose pipe it is very easy to spray water all over the garden. This water will then evaporate and never offer any real benefit to your plants.
When watering your crops, make sure you aim the water down to where the roots are. If you pour water all over the plant, a large amount of it will remain on the leaves, where it will evaporate.
Give priority to your newly planted plants, as these will always require more water than plants that are already established. When established,
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