MICRO-IRRIGATION MADE EASY

HOW TO SET UP AN EFFICIENT DRIP SYSTEM FOR POTS SO THAT EACH CONTAINER AUTOMATICALLY GETS THE RIGHT AMOUNT OF WATER

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Gardening is a wonderfully relaxing pastime and hand watering can be a peaceful, meditative practice. It also allows gardeners to observe each of their plants in turn, noticing how they’re growing and if they need any extra care. While such interaction keeps us in touch with our gardens, if we’re regularly watering large numbers of plant pots it can all get fiddly and time-consuming. Smaller garden beds are relatively quick and easy to water — if the soil’s sufficiently rich in organic matter, it tends to hold sufficient moisture for longer. Pots and containers, on the other hand, have limited water-holding capacity. They tend to dry out much faster, requiring more frequent watering and attention. For gardeners with a large collection of pots and planters, it’s possible to install a simple irrigation system that can…

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