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Watering Tips Have you ever driven by a neighborhood and seen some guy standing in the middle of his lawn with a hose in his hand? He's standing there watering his yard, and he moves about slowly in attempts to get complete coverage! This is such a humorous sight to see. Part of the reason why it's humorous is because it is so ineffectual. What people don't realize is that when you hand water, it takes 2 hours of water to go 6" deep provided that your hose pressure is about the average pressure of 55 psi. If your lawn is not looking a healthy green color, part of the reason may be due to watering. The best thing for you to do is to hire a landscaper (unless you are willing to do the work yourself) to install an automated sprinker system. That way you can regulate the time in which the watering occurs (early in the morning is best), and control how long the watering session is. It's recommended that you water about 2-3 times a week, and maintain a schedule such as once every two or three days. Put out a tuna can or some other container to make sure that your watering is producing about an inch of watering per week (this is roughly the minimum needed) for your lawn. When it comes to watering your garden, it's also recommended that you install an automated sprinkler or drip system as a way of regulating your watering. Watering in the morning is best, although watering in the early afternoon is acceptable. Avoid watering in the evening because the plants will become more susceptible to disease. It's also suggested not to water on particularly sunny (since evaporation will result) or windy days (when watering becomes a bit ineffectual). Mulching is highly recommended as a way to help your garden retain its moisture, and inhibiting weeds. You can also build basins around your shrubs or trees as a way off preventing water run off, thereby encouraging the water to get absorbed where it's most needed. If you're unsure about how much water your garden needs, keep in mind that your plant's roots need to be forced to develop deep into the soil where they can find moisture during drought conditions. Allow the soil to dry out slightly between waterings, and when you do water, make sure to water deeply. Since 90% of the plant's weight is water, you have to be sure to replenish the water that's lost by heat or evaporation. If you have potted plants or trees that are not absorbing the water (the water just sits at the surface), break up the surface tension with a stick or a fork.
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