Watering and Mulch, Mulch, Mulch!

-- Do not water your garden with the sun still out.  Especially when the sun is directly hitting the garden.  This will help the ground to stay cool and your garden doesn't stress from the heat. 


--If you mulch, you won't have to water the garden as much.  Saving you time and your water bill.


--Do not mulch after sowing seeds because without sunlight most seeds won't germinate. The seeds may not be able to push through the mulch.  Mulching does prevent weeds from sprouting but it prevents your seeds too. Mulch after seedlings have grown a few inches tall. 


--This is not the case with bulbs.  After putting bulbs in the garden it is best to mulch there after.


--When you use mulch in your garden this helps it stay moist until the next time you water. The mulch has stored the water and will than evaporate slowly.  


--Compost can also be used as mulch.  It might be the best resource of mulch because it will also provide nutrients your garden will need.  It will release the nutrients slowly and provide you with the best harvest. 


--It is important that your garden gets 1 inch of water per week.  When we have drought spells it should be watered more often.  Having a rain gauge in your garden can help you keep track.  


Happy Mulching!