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 The Garden could certainly be a place to walk into at any time of the day,
irrespective of the kind of mood you are in.
It is often misunderstood that having a garden means spending a lot of
time, energy and even money. All it takes, practically, is a little love for
the garden, some time, and some discipline.
These are some basic good practices on how to care for your lawn and garden,
if you can follow these good advise on the daily chore of taking care of
your garden, then the rest come naturally easier. Remember, one has to work
smart and always practice environment awareness to take care of the your
home garden.
Water Charter – Use water wisely!
One deep watering is much better than watering several times lightly.
Lawns need about 1 inch of water each week. If the weather is very hot,
apply an inch of water about every 3 days.
Watering to a depth of 4-6 inches encourages deeper, healthier root
development. It allows longer periods between watering.
To measure the water, put an empty can (about 6 inches in height) on the
lawn while watering. Stop watering when the can is full or if you notice
water running off the lawn.
Know Your Soil
Different soil types have different watering needs. You don't need to be a
soil scientist to know how to water your soil properly. These tips can help.
Loosen the soil around plants so it can quickly absorb water and nutrients.
Use a 1- to 2-inch protective layer of mulch on the soil surface above the
root area. Cultivating and mulching reduce evaporation and soil erosion.
Clay soil: Add organic material such as compost or peat moss. Till or spade
to help loosen the soil. Since clay soil absorbs water very slowly, water
only as fast as the soil absorbs the water.
Sandy soil: Add organic material to supplement sandy soil. Otherwise, the
water can run through it so quickly that plants won't be able to absorb it.
Loam soil: The best kind of soil. It's a combination of sand, silt, and
clay. Loam absorbs water readily and stores it for plants to use.
Water at the Right Time of the Day
Early moring or night is the best time for watering to reduce evaporation.
To help control where your water goes, water when it's not windy.
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