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Watering Guidelines For Fruit and Vegetable Crops During Heatwaves

On June 26, 2026 By Stefan Drew

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Watering Guidelines: Gardeners Frequently Panic When The Sun Shines And Believe They Have To Water Every Day, Or Even Twice A Day. The Truth Is Most Gardeners Either Overwater During Hot Weather Or Water In The Wrong Way. As a market gardener I grew many of the crops that gardeners grow, in the same type of conditions.… More Leave a comment

When Should Plants Be Watered?

On May 26, 2026 By Stefan Drew

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When Should Plants Be Watered? Simple, When They Need Water. But The Art Of Watering Defeats Many Gardeners, Leading To Poor Yields/Plant Death. And Professional Growers Leave Watering To Most Experienced Person Employed. Watering looks easy. Just use a can or hose and add water to the soil around the plants.… More Leave a comment

Essential Soil & Water Facts for Gardeners

On December 8, 2025 By Stefan Drew

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These Essential Soil & Water Facts Indicate How We Should Garden As the Climate Warms. Creating The Right Conditions Allow Plants to Thrive. 1. The Power of Organic Matter (By Weight) Composts and soil organic matter can hold between 10 and 20 times their own dry weight in water.… More Leave a comment

How Often Should I Water Veg?

On June 20, 2025 By Stefan Drew

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How Often Should I Water Veg? The Answer Depends On So Many Factors. But Here Are a Few Basic Rules And Tips For UK Gardeners. In large Victorian gardens the watering was left to the most skilled gardener in the team.… More 2 responses

Dipping Ponds: A Garden’s Timeless Hidden Gem

On December 18, 2024 By Stefan Drew

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Dipping Ponds, Are A Testament To Centuries Of Horticultural Wisdom, But Often Overlooked In Modern Gardens & Allotments. These simple yet versatile gardening features offer a multitude of benefits, from water conservation to wildlife habitat. Dipping Ponds are low cost and can also save your plants during a drought.… More 2 responses

Why Do Seeds Fail To Germinate?

On June 6, 2024 By Stefan Drew

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Why Do Seeds Fail To Germinate? the Same Seeds, In the Same Compost, In the Same Conditions & One Fails To Germinate. Why? Here’s One Reason. A lot of people ask me, Why Do Seeds Fail To Germinate? The answers are many and are, in part, related to why many people have problems with peat free compost.… More Leave a comment

Garden Watering Systems That Are Low Cost & Reliable

On February 8, 2023 By Stefan Drew

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Plants Need Water, But Watering Is Time Consuming & Expensive. Here AreThe Best Garden Watering Systems That Save Time, Effort & Dead Plants. The best garden watering system depends entirely on your garden, what you grow, where you are and how you grow your plants.… More 2 responses