About Water

Whether you’ve got too much water or not enough of it, water management is an important key to successful gardening. By understanding the common water problems most gardeners face and how to conserve water on your own patch of earth, you’ll be helping your garden, as well as the environment!

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Common Water Problems Just like people, plants need water to survive. If you tend to love your plants to death, you might want to check out some of these common watering problems many gardeners find themselves faced with, from determining how often you need to water to finding out whether your water is too salty.
Conserving Water Water is a precious resource that we, our gardens and environment can’t afford to waste. There are several ways to make your garden self-sufficient and practice water conservation, leaving you with more time to enjoy your outdoor living space. The articles in this section can show you how, including the importance of low-volume watering gathering moisture.