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Water-wise choices for your landscape from the Napa County Master Gardeners

Posted by: Aqua Blog Maven on June 23, 2009 at 7:32 am

From the Napa Valley Register:

Facing a second year of drought, Napa Valley gardeners have to make some tough decisions about what to water. All plants need water, even cactus and succulents. If you have to ration water, give priority to your biggest investments.

Focus on your garden’s most significant trees and shrubs. Even established trees need water, and since water tables are lower than usual, trees that haven’t needed water in the past may need some this summer.

The bigger the plant, the more leaf area it has. That means it will use more water on a hot day. Temperature, humidity and wind are all important in determining how much water plants need. Water-stressed plants often have a dull look even before they wilt. Try not to let plants get water-deprived because they will stop growing and may not recover. Water-deprived plants are also more susceptible to pests and some diseases.

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June 23, 2009 · Filed Under Drought Tolerant Landscaping

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  1. Rebel Gardener on June 26th, 2009 8:31 pm

    Hi Here in Melbourne Australia we’ve been in drought for over 10 years now. The importance of drought tolerant plants has never been more important. I’ve got lots plants from North America in my garden such as Agaves and Yuccas etc. I’ve also got lots of Australian native plants as well because they have some very spectacular flowers plus they are also very drought tolerant.
    Michael

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