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           ADAPTING YOUR WATERING SCHEDULE


           FOR A THRIVING LANDSCAPE






















               s  the  temperatures  climb during   dry conditions will generally require   efficiently and avoid over or under-
               spring and summer, maintaining   more frequent watering, while cooler or   watering different plant species.
          Aa vibrant and healthy landscape     rainy periods might call for less.  5.  Check soil moisture: Regularly check the
           requires more than just routine care. One   2.  Water early in the day: Early morning is   moisture level of your soil.  This can be
           of the most critical aspects of landscaping   the ideal time to water your garden. This   done with a simple soil moisture meter
           during  these  warmer  months  is  adjusting   practice allows plants to absorb moisture   or by feeling the soil yourself. Water only
           your watering schedule. Not only does this   before the heat of the day causes   when the soil is dry to avoid unnecessary
           ensure your plants stay healthy, but it also   evaporation.  Additionally,  watering  in   waste and potential root damage.
           helps conserve one of our most precious   the morning reduces the risk of fungal
           resources: water.                   diseases, which can thrive in damp   Conserving water
                                               conditions.                       In  addition  to  adjusting  your  watering
           Understanding water needs          3.  Use drip irrigation: Consider imple-  schedule, consider adopting water-saving
           With  rising  temperatures,  plants  experience   menting drip irrigation systems to deliver   practices such as mulching, which helps
           increased evaporation and higher water   water directly to the roots of your plants.   retain soil moisture and reduce evaporation.
           consumption.  Understanding  the  specific   This method minimises water wastage   Also, using drought-resistant plants can
           water needs of different plants in your   and ensures that the moisture reaches   significantly lower your water consumption
           landscape is essential. For instance, while   where it’s needed most. Maintaining an   while still maintaining a beautiful landscape.
           some plants thrive with regular watering,   efficient irrigation system is essential
           others might require less frequent hydration.   for a healthy and water-conscious   By  paying  attention  to  your  plants’  water
           A well-balanced watering schedule helps   garden,  especially  as  the  spring  season   needs and making thoughtful adjustments
           meet the unique needs of each plant type,   approaches. Checking and repairing your   to your watering routine, you can keep your
           promoting optimal growth and resilience.  irrigation system on a regular basis can   landscape thriving even as temperatures rise.
                                               help you save water, money and ensure   Not only will this approach help maintain the
           Tailoring your watering schedule    that your plants get enough moisture.  health of your plants, it will also contribute to
           1.  Monitor weather conditions: Keep an   4.  Group plants wisely:  Group  plants   more  sustainable  water  use.  Embrace  these
            eye on local weather forecasts and adjust   with similar water needs together.  This   strategies to ensure your garden remains lush
            your watering schedule based on recent   approach  allows  you  to  water  more   and vibrant throughout the warmer months.
            rainfall and temperature spikes. Hot and
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