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Summer Watering Tips

Summer is just around the corner.

For some of us that means some “Dog Days” ahead. For others, maybe not so bad. But one thing that is certain is that most of our country has been faced with drought issues for a few years now. From the Southwest to the Southeast, the presence of rain has been scarce.

In the U.S., 7.8 billion gallons of water are used daily for outdoor use, primarily for gardening and landscaping. These are staggering numbers.

For those of us who like to maintain our lawns and gardens, there are a few things we can do to keep our yards looking great and, more importantly, conserve water.

Planting Tips

Use native plants to your area.
Choose low-water grass types.
Plant trees and shrubs to slow erosion and cool down the area.

Irrigation Tips

Hand watering is not very efficient.
Drip & Micro Spray Irrigation is best for all plants, flowers, shrubs, and trees.
Watering early in the morning is best.
Water the lawn, not the pavement, by adjusting the sprinklers.
Chemical fertilizers speed up the growth of lawns, not using them means less to water.
Raise the cut length of your mower. Taller grass shades the roots and promotes healthier turf & requires less watering.
Do not puddle the water by over-watering. Water less time and more often to give it time to soak in if you have harder soil types.

Use these great tips this summer and watch your lawn and garden flourish.

Remember, Mister Landscaper believes in conserving our most precious natural resource. It shows in every product we sell.

Join the discussion... Have you used these tips? Do you have any tips of your own?

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Water for Roses

Watering roses is more than just turning on the hose and giving them a good dousing for a few minutes. Frequent watering in such a manner can cause black spots and mildew to form on those beautiful petals. Watering frequently on the petals can spread disease, too.

When it comes to roses, the key to good watering is to water deep and infrequently.

With the use of Mister Landscaper's 3 in One Down Spray Mister MLM-236 or Down Spray Mister MLM-06, you can set up these down spray mister sprayers to water the base of your rose bushes, making sure the soil and roots are adequately hydrated.

These two microsprays can be installed to water and give off a spray radius between 4 to 5 feet, ensuring a good root coverage area and making sure you’re not wasting water.

How often you decide to hydrate your roses depends on your climate and region. One simple way of knowing whether or not your roses need hydration is by frequently checking the soil moisture level. This can easily be done by sticking your finger at least an inch or so into the soil to test for moisture. Also, add mulch to your beds to maintain moisture around your bushes.

Certainly a yard full of vibrant beautiful aroma-filled roses is worth all the dirt and sweat we put into them. Caring for them can be difficult. But with use of such simple-to-use products here at Mister Landscaper, your rose garden will flourish for years to come.

Happy Gardening!

Join the discussion... How are your roses doing? How have you been watering them?

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