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Answer:
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Explanation:
Look after your soil
• Adding organic matter to the soil improves its structure, which helps it to retain moisture.
• Mulching flowerbeds, and around the base of shrubs and trees in spring, prevents moisture from evaporating during dry spells.
• Mulching the surface of hanging baskets traps moisture.
• Add water-retentive granules or gel to compost, or use compost with them already mixed in, to use in hanging baskets and containers.
2. Water at the right time
Many of us over-water our gardens. This is not only wasteful, it means we’re doing more work than we need to. To check if you need to water or not, look at the soil about a spade-deep down. If it’s damp, it’s fine; if it’s dry, it’s time to water. If you have clay soil, it might feel damp whether it’s irrigated or not and sandy soil can feel dry, even if it has water in it. If this is the case, watch your plants and when they start to show signs of water stress – when leaves change position or get darker – note how the soil looks and feels. This way you can get more of an idea of what your soil is like when it has too little water.
Watering the garden before a drought sets in keeps the soil’s moisture levels up and helps prevent a water deficit. You should also water plants in the evening when it’s cooler, to reduce evaporation.