Just because it's getting colder doesn't mean it's time to put your garden hose away. Your plants are still thirsty! If the ground isn't frozen and you're not getting enough rain or snow to soak the soil, perennials and overwintering annuals will need supplemental watering to make it through winter—even if they aren't actively growing.| Garden Betty
The "1 inch of water" a week you've likely heard as a gardener is as helpful as it is confusing. How do you measure an inch of water? And how does that translate to real-life watering scenarios using a garden hose, soaker hose, drip irrigation, or sprinklers? Let's break down the math and get you some real answers!| Garden Betty