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Post by andy on Jun 25, 2008 17:47:37 GMT
How long do you spend watering per day ? I have lots of tubs and i tend to water the small stuff with the hose and the big stuff by dipping the watering can in the koi pond. I suppose i spend a good 1/2 to 3/4 an hour every evening watering and dead heading. If it was really hot, i'd probably do the most susceptible plants in the morning too....not good as i have to be at work at 5.30am !!! Only if it hasn't rained though  |
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Post by Tig on Jun 25, 2008 18:06:44 GMT
I have to rely on what rain water I collect in the four water butts we have, I divert the downpipe from the roof to help fill them, but I am on my last one again! My toms and veg take priority, then the pots and the borders have to fend for themselves I'm afraid  About 3/4 of an hour in the evening, and a quick top up in the morning if anything looks droopy. |
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Post by Weeterrier on Jun 25, 2008 18:11:44 GMT
I have to try to have most stuff in the ground because we have to conserve water in case our supply dries up. I do without a bath, so I can water my tomatoes. |
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Post by Shrubrose on Jun 25, 2008 18:45:19 GMT
About half to three quarters of an hour on the south and west facing bits of the garden - the east and the north areas do have to fend for themselves though! Our water comes from a well and we've never run out yet (unless the frogs elect to block the pipe  ) |
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Post by Ruthie on Jun 25, 2008 19:34:56 GMT
Watering?!?! Oh yes I remember that! No seriously, IF it doesn't rain I can spend and hour a day watering pots. If it's REALLY dry (not in recent memory) and I have to do parts of the garden too then I spend as many hours as I have and it's still not enough!!!
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Post by Amo on Jun 25, 2008 20:23:16 GMT
I'm affraid at the moment I'm thoroughly watering everything once a fortnight with the sprinkler. I've spent far too much money and don't want to risk losing any of them. Next year however, when they are established, will be a different story. ;D The pots and really newly planted are watered from the butts every other day and I've no idea how long it takes. We share the job and tend to do a bit here and there. |
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Post by beanie on Jun 25, 2008 20:23:25 GMT
my hanging baskets are on a timer with pots directly under them. so I only have to water on the other side of the house. I tend not to water established plants in the borders as i think they can take care of themselves unless it hasn't rained for a couple of weeks. so about a quarter of an hour usually takes care of it
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Post by Deleted on Jun 26, 2008 10:13:14 GMT
About 10 minutes in the evening watering pots and the lettuce patch; every other day or so I give the climbers a good soaking (even though it rains, they're shaded by the wall from any water) ... that's it, but then it is a minute garden ;D ... cheers ...
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Post by snowowl on Jun 26, 2008 11:00:48 GMT
I can spend half an hour to an hour doing my pots and hanging baskets and the greenhouse.
But the boarders dont get done as much i hate to say it but we could do with a good downpour.
The water butts are both empty.When i do a water change in the fish tank that goes on the pots to.
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Post by carolann on Jun 26, 2008 11:06:45 GMT
A couple of hours at night if its been dry other wise they fend for themselves, the GH is about 30 mins. I am on Spring water and we have not run dry in the 26yrs I have been here yet.  but I do have water butts also which I put Sheep poo in which is a good plant food. |
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Post by Plocket on Jun 26, 2008 11:36:43 GMT
I spend between half an hour and an hour watering the garden, depending on how hot it's been and when it last rained properly. I make sure I always use water from the butt for my azaleas and rhododendrons, and for a shorter spell at watering. But for a serious session I use the hose.
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