Watering raised garden beds with these methods will help you grow healthier plants and save water.
Morning watering also gives plants the moisture they need to survive hot summer days.
They can water plants by hand, with a sprinkler, or with a customized irrigation system.
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Each watering method has pros and cons, andsome techniques work better than others.
Hand Watering
Hand watering can be done with agarden hoseor watering can.
Hand watering works best in small gardens; it can be tedious to hand water massive vegetable beds.
Soaker Hoses
Compared to drip irrigation, soaker hoses are less precise and dont last as long.
Soaker hoses can also be tricky to maintain because they often become clogged with dirt.
Sprinklers
Sprinklers come in different shapes and sizes, but many systems are simple to install.
However, compared to drip irrigation and hand watering, sprinklers are less precise.
They often overspray water beyond garden beds, which promotes weeds and wastes water.
This provides a consistent supply of water to plants and reduces diseases by keeping the leaves dry.
However, these pots are usually refilled about once every week.
