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Garden Watering Systems
They all have something to offer and often what works best might be a combination of systems for your garden. Increasingly though, water conservation is an over riding consideration in choosing a garden watering system, which is why more and more gardeners are turning to organic methods of gardening and drip irrigation is very much in favour. Herein is a guide to some of the more popular garden watering systems, and why some have prevailed over the others: Remember the old garden sprinkler? And how it stood as a symbol for an affluent neighborhood? Well to be fair it served its purpose well, and that was to provide a degree of humidity and moisture through the heat of summer. Yet over the years it gave rise to the suspicion that there might be more efficient ways of distributing water, especially as droughts became more common. The problem with garden sprinklers is that the moisture doesn't get under the surface, which in turn means the roots don't get to go deep and are hence more vulnerable during dry spells. It also causes the surface to 'cap', when the soil is silty and lightly watered. All the same, don't throw the sprinkler out just yet. Garden sprinklers are best used in small areas, requiring much humidity and where seeds are germinating. Sprinklers are also useful for watering the likes of big shrubs, lawns and where ever there are large areas of groundcover. However, there is no getting away from the fact that sprinklers are far from being the most efficient way of watering your plants and garden. This is especially true for hedges, shade garden and borders of perennials, where there is the danger of water getting wasted on walkways and worse still weeds. The same is true of vegetable gardens which require daily watering. One garden watering system worth exploring is connecting your drip irrigation system to an old fashioned rain barrel. Rain water doesn't contain chloride or chlorine and is great for your herbs and vegetables. A rain barrel might sound old fashioned but is still one of the simplest and most efficient ways of collecting rain water from gutters and spouts. Arguably the most old fashioned of the garden watering systems is watering your garden by hand, which while being time consuming comes with its own rewards; you get to take your time over enjoying your garden! Quick connect nozzles and sprays and a couple of hardy yet flexible hose pipes can only add to the enjoyment of hand watering your garden. Vacations can challenge even the most efficient garden watering system, but luckily there are available now micro drip irrigation systems ideal for hanging pots and verandah or patio plants. There is also a range of self watering products, from pots to water rings and capillary matting. Lastly whichever garden watering system you choose, remember the best time to water your garden is when the sun is about to set but giving sufficient time for the plants to dry before night fall. Article Directory: http://www.articledashboard.com Owner of MishoBonsai, he has been practicing bonsai for over 10 years. Found a distinct interest in propagation, especially tree seeds. Mishobonsai sells tree seeds and provide bonsai tree information for beginner to advanced bonsai enthusiast. Mishobonsai sells tree seeds from tropical, deciduous and evergreen species. Many bonsai species growing guides and general bonsai seeds infos. |
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