I have already seen several sprinkler systems running full blast which can only mean one thing, our season for irrigation is just around the corner. Rising temperatures and growing plants causes some gardeners to begin to lose sleep over water – is it too much, is it too little or is it just right! A recent article by Kathy Stephenson from the Salt Lake Tribune titled “Don’t be a water hog: 7 ways to grow a vegetable garden with less H20” put this dilemma front and center.
The seven points they discuss are:
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1. Know your soil
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2. Water efficiently
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3. Water early in the day
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4. Add mulch
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5. Companion plants
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6. Avoid water hogs
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7. Understand the container conundrum
For even more tips on conserving water in Utah, check out these water-wise gardening classes
Class | Date | Time |
Creating Waterwise Park Strips | Multiple Dates Offered | Varies |
Best Kept Secrets of Lawn Care (USU Extension) | May 14th | 9:00 AM |
How to Compost (USU Extension) | May 14th | 10:45 AM |
Rainwater Harvesting for the Urban Landscape (USU Extension) | August 15th | 6:30 PM |
Localscapes-Landscape Design Made Simple | Sept. 19th | 6:30 PM |
Sprinkler System Basics | July 16th | 9:00 AM |
Drip System Basics | July 16th | 10:30 AM |
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