Why? The water does not evaporate during the night; therefore, the plants get the full benefits of all the hard work. Going out in the morning and seeing the dirt still moist does wonder for one's self-esteem. In addition to improved self-esteem, the reward for all this late-night activity will be healthy plants.
The gardening adventures of an Iowa farm girl accustomed to gardening in pitch-black dirt. Charlene spent 30 years trying to garden at 5600' above sea level in the New Mexico sand on Albuquerque's West Mesa. Charlene has returned to Iowa to once again play in Iowa's pitch black dirt. Follow Charlene's gardening adventures as she creates artistic flower beds and explores home gardens, greenhouses, and garden centers and attends Farmers' Markets and festivals. Guaranteed to be a fun journey.
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Late Night Feedings
Finally, I learned that it is better to water after the sun has gone down than in the morning It is also against the law in Rio Rancho to water after 10:00 a.m. and before 7:00 p.m.
Why? The water does not evaporate during the night; therefore, the plants get the full benefits of all the hard work. Going out in the morning and seeing the dirt still moist does wonder for one's self-esteem. In addition to improved self-esteem, the reward for all this late-night activity will be healthy plants.
Why? The water does not evaporate during the night; therefore, the plants get the full benefits of all the hard work. Going out in the morning and seeing the dirt still moist does wonder for one's self-esteem. In addition to improved self-esteem, the reward for all this late-night activity will be healthy plants.
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