Agriculture
Plants use 10-15 % of water, the rest goes as seepage. Keeping in view of shortage of Water.
Here is what I do.
Baqar Shah (Author)
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Agriculture
Gardening Tip: Efficient use of Water
Plants use 10-15 % of water, the rest goes as seepage. Keeping in view of shortage of Water.Here is what I do.
Take a pet Bottle, make a small hole in the Cap, and a larger hole in the Bottom, fill with Water,and press the Head in soil at 45 degree angle, it will start drip action, keeping the soil moist round the clock. It will take a week or more to consume. This can be done in Flower Pots ad in Flower Beds. In flower beds keep a distance of a yard apart.
I had done this when I left for a week for upcountry. My plants were all fresh on my return.
Baqar Shah (Author)
About Author:
Baqar Shah retired from St. Patrick's High School , He is active guest author of Agriculture Information Bank, He like gardening and like to share gardening information with others.
Baqar Shah retired from St. Patrick's High School , He is active guest author of Agriculture Information Bank, He like gardening and like to share gardening information with others.
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