Plants Watering

In the hot summer days, so many plants in the garden and the lawn need the water, not without additional irrigation from, but how much water does the lawn? It better be cast in the early morning hours and in the cooler evening. Certain fruits and vegetables tolerate only sustainable irrigation to the roots and no direct water supply to the leaves. Because this promotes the emergence of strawberry for example, fungal diseases such as gray mold and mildew. Who collects rain water not only saves money but also does good for the plants because it is softer, lime and thus acceptable than tap water.

In longer hot and dry periods and the grass needs more attention, so he still looks lush and green. Per square meter, the amount of water applied from 15 to 20 liters. This depends on grass type, soil characteristics and the climate. At temperatures of 25 to 30 degrees a lawn need 3-4 liters of water per square meter.

Garden experts recommend watering once a week to 3 to 4 hours slow and intense. Best in the evening, because then the water can seep to evaporate overnight. The soil should then be soaked 15 to 20 centimeters deep. Testing can be reached that depth with a spade. Simply plug it into the ground and just move back and forth: If the soil is dark, he has received enough water. This is important so that the roots of the grass to penetrate even deeper into the soil to be there to supply water. This strengthens the lawn, making it altogether more robust.

Playing it safe then you can go with the various sprinkler systems for the garden that has proven to exit the drip irrigation using a hose from the slowly dispenses the exact amount of water needed. Those who prefer to sit back relaxed evening familiar, also on a timer. Comfortable is not really.