Re: Re: Losing plants
- To: perennials@mallorn.com
- Subject: Re: Re: Losing plants
- From: j*@pipeline.com
- Date: Fri, 13 Aug 1999 14:08:24 -0400
The plastic jug should work but it's worth experimenting with it. Try it out before going away to see if the holes are the right size and if you get the right rate of watering from the jugs. Between different numbers and sizes of nail holes and different soil conditions your irrigation rate will vary.
Wish I'd done it myself this summer. Who knew it would get so bad?
perennials@mallorn.com wrote:
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Valerie Lowery@ZEON
08/13/99 10:08 AM
An article in Better Homes is month had a great drought-saver
tip. Take an old plastic one-gallon jug (like from milk or juice) and
punch holes in the bottom with a nail. Bury it up to its neck next to the
plant(s) you want to save. Pour your water and/or a water-fertilizer mix
into this gallon container. The water will slowly leak out right down by
the roots and you will have no evaporation.
Nifty idea that was made to water your plants while away on vacation.
Could also work during the drought to conserve water.
Val in KY
zone 6a
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