A lush, vibrant landscape that flourishes requires more than just a green thumb. It demands a scientific approach to irrigation. Unfortunately, making all the calculations needed to properly schedule irrigation is a time-consuming task only a few understand. If you need help understanding that, check out the video at the end of this article and see what goes into adequately scheduling irrigation. However, utilizing a scientifically generated irrigation schedule can optimize water usage, promote plant… Read more »
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Categories4 Ways To Fix Crusting Soil
The wet weather this past winter has been a blessing and a curse. Many growers and gardeners report crusting soil due to the heavy rains landing on bare ground. The impact of the raindrops helps compact the soil. The challenge is this crust makes it harder for water to penetrate the soil, and more runoff occurs. Fortunately, there are ways to fix and improve your soil. Below are four favorites. Add Organic Matter What soil… Read more »
5 Things You Need To Know: New Water Restrictions In California
The State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) approved emergency drought regulations on July 15 prohibiting the application of potable water to outdoor landscapes in a manner that causes runoff. They also approved prohibiting potable water in a fountain or other decorative water feature unless the water is part of a recirculating system. The new water restrictions also bar residents and commercial water users from using drinkable water to hose off sidewalks… Read more »
100 Ways Winners of the Week
Congratulations to this week’s winners! Anskje Tanna of Sarasota, FL Kevin Bernauer of Dallas, TX Les Lemasters of Chesapeake, VA Buffie Gold of Vista, CA Jane Bullock of Maitland, FL Linda Hjelle of Aurora, CO Casey Gnadt of Beaumont, CA You have each won a Hunter® Wireless Rain-Clik™ rain sensor as part of our 100 Ways, 100 Days campaign. You are among the 100 winners who… Read more »
100 Ways Winner of the Week
Congratulations to this week’s winners! Stacy Long of Rosville, CA Sean Williams of Tampa, FL Carol Marszalek or Irving, TX Jeff Glander or Olympia, WA Chris Daines of Bakersfield, CA Rod Black of San Antonio, TX Pierre Gibbons of Baltimore, MD You have each won a Hunter® Wireless Rain-Clik™ rain sensor as part of our 100 Ways, 100 Days campaign. You are among the 100 winners… Read more »
100 Ways Winners of the Week
Congratulations to this week’s winners! Earl Burton, Alexandria, VA James Lanphere, Blythe, CA Kelly Oyekoya, Andover, MA Joan Fissella, Oldsmar, FL Jonathan Thebom, Simi Valley, CA Lauren Partovi, Fort Worth, TX Mary Hummel, Jacksonville, FL You have each won a Hunter® Wireless Rain-Clik™ rain sensor as part of our 100 Ways, 100 Days campaign. You are among the 100 winners who won’t be running your sprinklers… Read more »
100 Ways Winners of the Week
Congratulations to this week’s winners! Dave Schwebel of Palm Harbor, FL John Begani of Tampa, FL Jeff Clark of Orange, CA Ginny Haralson of Dallas, TX Kevin Peavler of Sarasota, FL David Silva of Sacramento, CA Kenny Jackson of Sacramento, CA You have each won a Hunter® Wireless Rain-Clik™ rain sensor as part of our 100 Ways, 100 Days campaign. You are among the 100 winners… Read more »
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