Garden and vegetable crops need to be watered quite often.
Otherwise, you won’t be able to get a bountiful harvest.
But many summer residents may have a question: “How can I save water without damaging the plants?”
Luckily, there are at least three options that allow you to use less tap water, and therefore not overpay.
Collect rainwater
Installing drainage systems is a guarantee that rainwater will not be wasted.
The liquid will begin to flow into the containers that the gardener installs.
It is worth remembering that rainwater is quite suitable for watering plants. Moreover, in this regard, it is often much better than tap water.
Apply organic fertilizers
When replenishing the lack of nutrients in the soil, you should not rely only on mineral fertilizers.
Sometimes you need to add organic matter. For example, manure and compost. The fact is that these fertilizers help make the soil cover more moisture-absorbing.
This means that both rainwater and liquid from a watering can will be easily absorbed into the soil and absorbed by the crops.
Use mulch
One of the tasks of mulching material is to keep the soil sufficiently moist for a longer period of time.
Mulch helps water evaporate more slowly, which is especially important during hot periods.
In addition, the gardener will be able to water the beds less often.
