There is nothing better than eating fresh produce grown in your very own backyard garden. Whether you have an acre or 20 square feet to work with, growing and tending to your own special patch of land can be immeasurably therapeutic and relaxing while filling you with as much enjoyment as your delicious crop fills your stomach. Inexperienced gardeners are €green€ when it comes to the ins and outs of gardening, and for many, even watering their crop raises many questions that need be answered. This article will explain simple steps to follow in order to make sure your garden gets all the valuable H2O it needs, without flooding or saturating it with excessive amounts.

It can be easy to overwater and flood your garden, but by following a few simple steps and making necessary observations, you will easily find out exactly how quickly your soil absorbs the water applied to it and never over water wastefully again. To begin the process, go to your garage or tool shed, and grab a shovel, hoe, or post-hole digger. Now, dig a hole near your garden that ends up being about six inches wide and one foot deep. Go to your hose reel and unroll the appropriate length of hose to get you to that hole (naturally). Turn on the water to a gentle flow, allowing the hole to retain its shape while you fill it with water. Let the water drain out and absorb into the soil underneath and surrounding it. Fill the hole again with water, after it has drained completely. The water will not drain as quickly as before. It is now necessary to record how long it takes for the hole to completely drain of its contents that second time. If the water drains and is absorbed completely into the soil in under three hours, your soil lacks the necessary fortitude to hold water, consisting mostly of sandy soil, and will require you most likely to increase the amount of water you've been applying in order to ensure your plants and vegetables receive the hydration they need to grow. On the other end of the spectrum, it may take over eight hours for your hole to completely drain. In that case, your soil consists of too much hard clay in the soil and you will need to decrease the frequency of watering in order to allow it to be absorbed and avoid flooding. If your lucky enough, and the hole drains in four to six hours, your watering schedule is probably adequate and should remain the same.

Now that you know how often to water your garden according to the soil's absorption time, start watering and soon you will reap the rewards of your hard work!