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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    May 29, 2011
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    This site may be helpful:
    http://www.builditsolar.com/Projects/Water/Water.htm

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    Nikki on
    June 4, 2011
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    This article will help you:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/softened-water-and-plants.htm

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    Heather on
    June 20, 2011
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    For most plants and trees, the rule of thumb is that their roots will extend out as far as their foliage. If the drip line falls within that circle around the plant, you are fine. If not, you will need to add extenders to allow the water to get close enough to the plant for the plant to use the water.

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    Nikki on
    June 24, 2011
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    If you are watering with a sprinkler, you can set a glass out and watch for it to fill up to about 1". If you are just watering with the hose straight, fill up a pan with water and count how long it takes to fill it up with 1" and that will be how long it takes to get 1" of water onto the space of the pan.

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    Grann on
    June 24, 2011
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    The best way to water with a hose is to let it barely dribble at the base of the plant for 30 min. to an hour. That way the water can soak deep to the roots !

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    Susan75023 on
    July 25, 2011
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    Since this is variable depending on the sprinkler being used, put a pan in the area you are watering. Whatever is in the pan is what you are getting from your system.

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    Nikki on
    August 14, 2011
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    This depends on the time of year and the type of plants grown. Generally, plants only require about two inches of water weekly. However, in hot weather (temps of 85 F and above), they need daily watering--especially if they're grown in containers. For more information on watering plants, these articles should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/how-to-water-a-plant.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/vgen/water-plants-vegetable-garden.htm

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    Nikki on
    September 17, 2011
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    Sorry to hear about your plants--though placing them in pots and allowing their roots to dry out some should help. As for the soil in your area, it might be a good idea to amend it with organic matter, which will loosen it up and improve drainage. Here is an article that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/how-to-improve-clay-soil.htm

    Should this not be feasible, what about using raised beds? They're quite simple to create and will knock out some of the problems you've addressed. Here is an article to get you started: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/vgen/raised-vegetable-gardens.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/urban/raised-beds-for-urban-settings-no-digging-required.htm

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