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How to Water a Garden Properly (and Why Most People Overdo It)

Watering a garden is the first act of outdoor care most of us learn. As children we are handed a small green watering can and told to help. As adults we carry on much the same ritual, hose in hand…

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how to water a garden properly

Watering a garden is the first act of outdoor care most of us learn. As children we are handed a small green watering can and told to help. As adults we carry on much the same ritual, hose in hand, convinced that more water equals more love. But are we ever really taught how to water a garden properly? Here, we explain our seasonal guide to proper garden care.

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