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Watering tips for gardeners

As the weather warms up, gardeners are thinking about how often to water their yards and gardens. Scheduling, length, and the duration of watering can directly impact our quality of life. Pesticides and fertilizers that can run off in soil and/or leach into the ground water are often the result of common watering practices. By applying sound water management principles, gardeners can produce healthier, higher-yielding plants, help minimize water contamination and runoff, and maximize water infiltration and improve plant uptake.

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