Our March garden tips are here, and it’s a perfect time to plant your favorites! With an average high of 77 degrees, and sunshine for days here in Phoenix, it’s an absolute joy to be in the garden this month. Now that the temperatures are warming up, it’s time to start thinking about WATER. Here are my tips to keep your Phoenix kitchen garden hydrated and happy!
Water Wisely in March
Whether you’re planting seeds, transplants, or flowers to attract our all-so-important pollinators, figuring out the watering needs of your garden can be a bit tricky. The idea of a gardener hand-watering is a nostalgic one and probably comjures images of your parents and grandparents in their gardens, but it’s not the most effective way to handle the task.
Drip irrigation is much more efficient, and can keep your plants healthy while conserving water. With automated control, you set it up once, turn on the timer, and let technology take care of the rest. Not sure where to start? There are plenty of easy options available that will yield fantastic kitchen garden results.
DIY Garden Irrigation
Looking for a super easy DIY solution? I’m a big fan of the Garden in Minutes products. Their growing grid includes various sized connectors for your water supply. You simply add a hose bib splitter, timer, pressure valve control, and a length of 5/8 tubing. For more information on this easy DIY, head over to the ‘Homestead and Chill’ YouTube channel.
Don’t forget that early morning watering can conserve more H2O year round. The cooler temperatures help moisture soak into soil instead of evaporating.
With a few simple March garden tips and planning, you can ensure that your Phoenix kitchen garden thrives season after season.
Happy Gardening, neighbors!
Vickie
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