Keeping a garden comes with many challenges but one that people often overlook is garden irrigation. While it might sound like a major undertaking the likes of which you’d only expect to see on a farm, in practice irrigation is one of the best ways to ensure that your plants are as healthy as can be.
In this article, we’ll be talking about some of the common reasons why you might need garden irrigation and how Eden Gardens could help.
Dry Periods
Here in the UK, it can be hard to imagine wanting more rainfall but your garden might not always agree. While autumn through to spring may feel like nothing but drizzle, those hot summer days can cause serious problems if you’re not on top of things. By setting up a year-round irrigation system, you can ensure that seasonal changes have a far more limited influence over your outdoor space.
Soil Issues
Of course, it might not just be the dry season that’s causing your problems. In some gardens, issues with the soil can lead to low hydration levels in general, making it very hard for plants to survive. As such, it’s really valuable to have a setup in place that redistributes water throughout your garden.
A great solution to this is to use a combination of water butts and guttering to catch and transport rainfall throughout your garden. Cheap and eco-friendly, water butts are easy to set up and very beneficial in the long run.
Fruits and Vegetables
If you’re growing fruits and/or vegetables in your garden then consistent hydration is an absolute must. By having the tools in place to monitor your garden’s hydration levels you can ensure that your crops will give you an excellent (not to mention delicious) yield come harvest season.
It’s worth noting that many gardeners don’t even realise they have hydration issues, often blaming themselves for their lack of skill rather than considering this simple and easy fix. All the same, with a well-irrigated garden, you could have a vibrant and beautiful outdoor space and the best part is that it will largely take care of itself.
But how should you go about setting up garden irrigation? And what can Eden Gardens do to help? Get in touch with us today by calling 0800 022 4112 or emailing us at Ivan@eden-gardens.co.uk and we’ll be delighted to answer any questions you might have.
