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(NC)-For many Canadians, manicuring the lawn and maintaining a beautiful
garden continue to be a  favourite hobby. Having a lush, green
lawn and healthy garden helps homeowners create a backyard oasis that
family and friends can enjoy all spring and summer long. While the desire
for a beautiful yard continues to grow, Canadians are becoming more
conscientious about water conservation. To help gardeners achieve a
lush environment while conserving water, the lawn and garden team at
Canadian Tire has put together some helpful tips.
Timing is everything
. Water your plants early morning or late afternoon after the sun sets,
to prevent water from evaporating and to maximize moisture. Water can
also act like a magnifying glass and burn your lawn, so waiting until
later in the day will ensure you prevent this from happening.
. While weather conditions may vary throughout the summer, the general
rule of thumb is to water every four to seven days for between one and
three hours, saturating the ground to a depth of six inches. Be careful
not to over-water the lawn as it's just as harmful as under-watering.
. Using an outdoor timer, like the two-zone timer, enables you to program
watering tools to run at any frequency and for any duration of time,
ensuring you don't over-water.
Watering directly to the root
. Consider the area that requires watering and choose the appropriate
tool. For example, to help provide nourishment to trees, select a tree-base
soaking hose that directs water to the base of the tree or to water
flowerbeds, choose a direct drip watering system that focuses water
flow on the desired area.
. Sure to be a hit this spring, micro-irrigation systems are inexpensive
and easy to set up. They come with tubing, hardware and multiple spray
heads to enable gardeners to create a customized watering system. Focusing
water directly on the root, micro-irrigation systems help conserve water
consumption while effectively providing nourishment to your garden and
shrubs.
. To maintain a beautiful lawn without depleting water supplies, choose
a tool like the self-propelled travelling sprinkler that automatically
pulls itself along a customized track, enabling the water to reach all
areas of the yard equally and efficiently.
Gardening is a great way to get exercise and fresh air and by choosing
the right tools, it can also be an affordable way to create a beautiful
outdoor room for family and friends.
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