No occupation is so delightful to me as the culture of the earth, and no culture comparable to that of the garden. “ — Thomas Jefferson To reduce watering needs, consider letting the lawn go dormant during summer. Cool-season lawns can typically go with minimal water for up to six weeks in summer with little long-term damage. UK Mainland, Northern Ireland, Isle of Man, Isle of Wight and Isles of Scilly delivery time takes 3-6 working days. These systems are convenient when it comes to preventing spills, but they, unfortunately, are not the best when it comes to their capacity. You may find yourself refilling them often. NOTE: We’ve compiled these lists to give you ideas for getting started, but they are by no means exhaustive.

Another thing you will need is a watering station. You can physically keep the station brimming with water constantly or you can make an automatic watering station.If you wish, you can add a thin layer of mulch for a finishing touch. Besides just looking nice, proper mulching can go a long way towards helping your plants thrive.

With this in mind, we set up a low-maintenance, low-water garden. Here are a few features of our low-water garden:

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Thoroughly wet the entire root zone. Apply water until the soil is moist to at least 5 or 6 inches. Unsure how deep it is? Water and dig a hole to see. Despite its small size, we are fans of this can for its great aim and reach for all sizes of plants. The long spout makes it comfortable to reach higher hanging plants, plus we love the minimalist brushed metal finish. Although the handle wasn't distinctly ergonomic, it balanced well in our hands and still felt comfortable to hold. Out of all the cans we tested, the Bloem Easy Pour Watering Canstood out for its unique, two-handle design (including one with hinges), which made it easier to maneuver and balance when full compared to other options. We also appreciated the Fasmov Plastic Watering Can—the two ridges on the handle made it easy to grip and allowed us to pour accurately without spilling.