Month: May 2021

When to Water

When to Water How to water plants? It’s all about paying attention   A friend once had a summer job at one of New England’s premier nurseries. He told me that the nursery owner always had his new employees spend the first two weeks doing nothing but watering plants. By teaching his staff how to [Continue]

Soak, Drip or Spray: Which is right for you?

Soak, Drip or Spray: Which is right for you? Choose the best of our easy, customizable, irrigation systems to help your plants thrive and save water By Suzanne DeJohn Soak: Snip-n-Drip Drip: WaterWell Drip Irrigation Spray: WaterWell Micro Sprinklers   Water is vital to plant health, but watering by hand can be a hassle. You have to drag hoses [Continue]

Efficient Use of Water in the Garden and Landscape

Efficient Use of Water in the Garden and Landscape Larry Stein, Extension Horticulturist Doug Welsh, Extension Horticulturist https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFqHWkUzwKs Efficient, Responsible Water Use The danger of exhausting valuable aquifers by excessive pumping is paralleled by the threat of polluting the groundwater with industrial, agricultural, and home landscape contaminants. Nitrates from excessive and untimely fertilization are especially [Continue]