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Jiya Surana
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may 22, 2024
10 ways to water home garden while not around
Consider using self-watering planters that have built-in reservoirs
Invest in self-watering planters
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This makes watering more efficient and effective
Group plants with similar needs
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Install it on your outdoor faucet to automate watering according to your pre-set schedule
Use a water timer
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Drip emitters or soaker hoses help to deliver water directly to the roots of your plants, minimising water waste
Set up a drip irrigation system
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Place it beneath your pots to draw water up from a reservoir below, ensuring consistent moisture for your plants
Employ capillary matting
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These spikes release water as needed, providing hydration to your plants while you're away
Utilise water globes or spikes
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Apply a layer of mulch around your plants to help retain soil moisture and reduce evaporation, extending watering intervals
Mulch the soil
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Ask them to check on your plants and water them as necessary while you're away or on vacation
Enlist the help of a friend or neighbor
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Install temporary irrigation lines with a timer that can be easily connected to a water source to automatically water your garden during vacation
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Temporary Irrigation Lines
Incorporate hydrogel crystals into your soil to absorb and release water to the plants as needed, helping to maintain soil moisture levels
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Hydrogel Crystals
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