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Q.What Is The Best Way To Water And Outdoor Plant Deeply In Order To Reach The Roots?

Zone 05301 | petraskealan@gmail.com added on July 23, 2020 | Answered

The goal is for the water you add to penetrate deeply, not to remain near the surface where the sun can cause evaporation.

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BushDoctor
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Answered on July 23, 2020

The best way to ensure deep watering is to ensure that the soil contains aeration. Fixing drainage problems once the plants are established can be a little more difficult.

Sometimes, poking holes in the ground, deeply, or removing small plugs from the area can help with drainage issues at the top of the soil level. Adding earthworms to the area can, also, greatly increase soil aeration.

Here is an article that will help you with this task:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/why-does-soil-need-aerating.htm

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