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Everyone knows it’s important to keep thirsty garden plants sufficiently watered, especially during the hottest summer months. But how do you know when you’ve watered too much, or too often? If plants are wilting, does that mean more water is needed? Why is overwatering bad, and what damage can happen when plants receive too much water? Rest assured: in this GrangeKnows article, we’ve provided answers to these and many more overwateri… Read more

While it’s always wise to be water-conscious in the garden, during periods of drought it’s especially important to conserve H2O. And while less water may seem like a kiss of death to your garden, with a few simple water conservation strategies, your garden may actually be healthier and more productive than usual. Essential to water conservation is watering wisely. Timing is everything, and ideally you will want to water early in the… Read more

Note: This article was written for a drought year but the advice is relevant for any summer... The winter has been drier than usual here in the Pacific Northwest, so there is not as much moisture stored in the soil. Watering may be limited in some places because of this year's drought. Aside from these considerations, the summer we are facing is much like any other summer. The Pacific Northwest has a Mediterranean climate, with very littl… Read more