More rare, more polluted, sometimes even inaccessible in many places, water is a valuable resource.
We must know how to preserve it and especially not to waste it. in a garden, it is imperative to set up water-saving cropping systems.
Concretely, how can we save water in the garden?
– By planting trees, shrubs and windbreaks that help to combat evaporation due to external factors.
– By placing mulch around the crops, which allows to divide the watering needs by 2.
-With practices helping the penetration of rainfall into the soil and water retention, such as hoeing and graining that aerate the soil.
-By using green manure and organic matter, especially compost that will make the soil structure more permeable.
-The choice of crops is also decisive. Many varieties are less demanding in water, or even resistant to drought. It is necessary to choose plants adapted to its region, but also to the seasons.
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