You’ve planted your garden, fantastic! But now you’re left with the task of watering it to keep your plants alive. If you live in a climate that can get very hot without rain for weeks, this is going to become a several times a week task that can take large amounts of time. But you don’t have to go around and individually water your plants. There are easier ways to water your garden that are hands off and give you more time to do other things in your busy life. Sprinklers Sprinklers can be … [Read more...] about How to Water Your Garden the Easy Way
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