Introduction
I feel like I’m always talking about my water bill.
And, OK, it’s not exactly like I’m on the phone with friends, chatting about my water bill over a cup of coffee. Oh sure, we briefly talk about it when someone asks how much my rent is or mentions that their own utility costs are high this month. But in those moments, all I really say is: “Hey, we have a high water bill.” Then change the subject to something less boring if possible.
Anyway! So as you may know – and as I’ve discussed ad nauseam with friends and family – I live in an apartment building with a massive yard full of plants that need constant watering. And while there aren’t any rules saying that we can’t help ourselves to some good old-fashioned free water (I’m looking at you Los Angeles Department of Water and Power), we haven’t yet invested in a proper irrigation system for our garden oasis.
Luckily, however, we’ve found other ways to keep the green stuff alive during hot days without breaking our budget – or the law! One such method involves using soaker hoses to evenly distribute water throughout the front yard without drowning anything (or wasting precious resources).
Digging a trench and laying the soaker hose in the bottom of it, covering the hose with soil.
Digging a trench and laying the soaker hose in the bottom of it, covering the hose with soil
Step 1: Digging a trench is a good way to bury your soaker hose. It will help keep it from getting damaged by animals or people walking on it, and it will also make sure that no one trips over any part of the hoses. To dig a trench, use a shovel. If you don’t have one, look for one at home or borrow one from someone who does own one (you can always return theirs once you’re done using yours.) Make sure your shovel has sharp edges so that digging won’t be difficult for you – if possible, sharpen them before starting!
Step 2: Once you have dug out enough dirt from your yard/garden area (or wherever else) lay down some newspaper first before placing any type of object on top like grass seed which might contain chemicals harmful to other plants nearby if they get mixed together accidentally due to rainwater runoff etcetera…
Snaking the hose through the garden.
Snaking is the process of moving a hose through your garden. It can be done by hand or with a hose snake.
If you have to snake by hand, you simply drag the hose across the ground and around plants and trees. There are two ways to snake: in a straight line or in a circular pattern. When snaking in a straight line, use as few pieces of equipment as possible so that it creates less damage to your plants if they’re close enough to get caught up on them! You can choose not to use any at all if need be! This method is great for watering large areas because it makes it easier than ever before!
When snaking in circles around each plant or tree (instead of just between them), make sure they don’t overlap too much otherwise they’ll block each other’s path which could cause problems later on down the road when you try using other devices such as sprinklers instead–they’ll become clogged up pretty quickly too often times over time due lack thereof maintenance.”
not watering your plants too intensely.
A soaker hose is a long hose that uses a series of perforations in its walls to disperse water over a large area. They’re typically made from plastic, but rubber or metal ones can be found as well. A soaker hose will run along the ground, either in an arcing or straight line depending on its purpose. Water will come out through these numerous tiny holes and soak into the ground at a slow pace – this allows your plants time to absorb the moisture without being overwatered (which can cause root rot).
Soaker hoses are particularly useful for watering beds with sensitive plants like lettuce and tomatoes because they allow you to make sure that each plant gets its fair share of water without drowning them all at once.
Putting mulch on top of your soil for extra water protection.
Mulching is a useful technique for protecting your soil from erosion, keeping weeds at bay, and keeping the temperature of your garden cool. It can be especially helpful in areas where there is little rainfall or where the temperature fluctuates heavily throughout the seasons. Mulch can also help protect your soil when winter comes around by insulating it from extreme cold or heat.
Soaker hoses can help you water your plants evenly.
Soaker hoses are a type of drip irrigation. They’re made of rubber and are very flexible, which makes them easy to handle and install. Soaker hoses are a good choice for small gardens, because they can either be buried in the soil or laid on top of it.
Soaker hoses have ridges along their length that create holes between them as water passes through. This means that water seeps out slowly over time instead of flowing in one direction all at once—just what we want when watering plants!
Conclusion
When you water plants with a soaker hose, they’ll get what they need without the risk of drowning. You can use soaker hoses to evenly distribute water throughout your garden, and that means healthier plants for you!