Water-Wise Gardening (page 1 of 4)
Droughts and water metering can cause problems during hot, dry summers, but the solution is to know how to use resources efficiently and to store your own supplies.
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Keeping Plants Healthy
Plants in dry soil are susceptible to disease and yield less, so it pays to keep soil moist. Watering thoroughly so the moisture penetrates deep into the soil is better than wetting the surface daily. Water in the evening or early morning to minimize evaporation.
Excerpted from Simple Steps: Vegetable Gardening
© Dorling Kindersley Limited 2007
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