Pike Nurseries assistant manager, Melodie McDanal, stopped by Good Day Atlanta on Friday, and discussed the proper way to water your garden to keep it green and healthy while using less water.
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Watering Tips for Dry Lawns: · Reduce lawn watering 1. Most homeowners water their lawns too much. Reduce your total watering by as much as 50 percent - your lawn will be healthier and just as lush and green. 2. This may mean skipping one lawn watering each week. 3. Never restart the entire automatic watering cycle to water a dry patch - select the appropriate station and run manually.
· Water in the early morning to reduce evaporation 1. Water between the hours of 6:00 – 10:00 a.m. 2. This will cut evaporation, saving you money and conserving water.
· Adjust timers on automatic sprinklers 1. Most sprinklers are programmed to water too often. Set your timer to water longer for a deep watering. 2. With all of the pop-up showers that we have experienced lately, it is important to remember to adjust your sprinkler system accordingly or turn it off since Mother Nature has already watered for us. 3. You want to water until right before you start to see run-off. If plants show signs of stress such as wilting or yellowing, add another watering to your schedule.
Watering Tips for the Garden: · Water in the early morning to reduce evaporation – same as your lawn! 1. Water between the hours of 6:00 – 10:00 a.m. 2. This will cut evaporation, saving you money and conserving water.
· Switch from overhead sprinklers to soaker hoses 1. Soaker hoses conserve water by dripping water right to the roots of the plant. 2. Snake the soaker hose throughout the garden placing it about a foot away from the base of shrubs.
· Add mulch to your garden 1. We've mentioned mulch multiple times before because it is so essential to use in order to keep moisture in the ground.
· Use water wands with a trigger 1. When watering container gardens, hanging baskets or other small areas, use a water wand with a trigger. 2. This allows you to water only the plants and not the pavement or ground between plants. Make sure to water each plant thoroughly so water penetrates to the root system.
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