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July Gardening Tips for the Midwest - Better Homes and Gardens
July Gardening Tips for the Midwest
Taking simple steps will make the most of the time you spend watering planting beds and containers -- conserving water and saving you money.
- Some water waste occurs through evaporation. Eliminate that waste by applying water directly to soil with soaker hoses or a drip tube irrigation system.
- Irrigation timers make watering a hands-free operation. Choose a timer with a rain gauge, and your timer will automatically calibrate irrigation based on local rainfall.
- If you love the latest technology, look into wireless timers that connect to local weather observation stations. The timer adjusts irrigation frequency based on local weather data, including temperature, evaporation rates, and rainfall.
- Repair and replace leaky hoses.
- Take time to watch your automatic sprinkler system. Adjust sprinkler heads so that water lands on planting areas -- not pavement.
- Collect runoff from a home, garage, or shed roof by installing a rain barrel. Buy a barrel with a cover to keep children and wildlife out. Consider elevating the barrel to enhance gravity flow of water.
Continued on page 3: July Gardening Chores for the Midwest
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