We gardeners don’t need a weatherman to know it’s been an abnormally dry year in the Charlottesville area. Federal weather data confirms what we’re seeing in our yards: total precipitation for our locality is around four inches below what we would typically receive by now. As you reach for your garden hose to make up for Mother Nature’s shortfall, follow these pointers to ensure you are using water wisely. CONTINUE
SOURCE: https://piedmontmastergardeners.org/wise-watering-in-dry-times/