THE LEAF AUGUST 2019 P.O. Box 418 | Newberg, OR 97132 Phone: 503-625-6888 Fax: 503-625-3258 aspencreeklandscaping.com Save Water With Soil Drip Irrigation There are multiple benefits to having drip irrigation installed and our customers generally see a reduction in their water bill. By applying water only where and when it is needed, with less runoff, deep percolation, and evaporation from leaves and soil, the uniform application of water from drip irrigation systems can achieve significant water savings. Watering only the roots of the plants also helps to cut down on weed growth in the area. Low volume irrigation systems can be placed in difficult to water sites that are steep, oddly shaped, or in windy areas. Other than saving money, the most important aspect of drip irrigation is the ability to maintain constant soil moisture in the targeted area, making the root zone more conducive to plant growth. The first step in creating a drought tolerant landscape is to look at your soil. Clay soils have harder time absorbing moisture when too compacted. In contrast, sandy soils allow water to drain too quickly through the porous material. The ideal soil should contain a balance of these two along with other organic material. This sponge-like mix will absorb water and release it as plants need it. Maximize Water With Mulch After your soil is amended, the next step in water conservation is to add mulch in your garden beds and around your plant material. This added layer of insulation prevents water from evaporating quickly, keeping plants cooler and better protected from direct sunlight at the base. There are many types of mulch that can be used, including bark chips, organic mixes and inorganic mixes. We recommend putting down a 2-inch layer to maintain consistent soil moisture.

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T H E L E A FAUGUST 2019

P.O. Box 418 | Newberg, OR 97132 Phone: 503-625-6888

Fax: 503-625-3258 aspencreeklandscaping.com

Save Water With Soil

Drip IrrigationThere are multiple benefits to having drip irrigationinstalled and our customers generally see a reductionin their water bill. By applying water only where andwhen it is needed, with less runoff, deep percolation,and evaporation from leaves and soil, the uniformapplication of water from drip irrigation systems canachieve significant water savings. Watering only theroots of the plants also helps to cut down on weedgrowth in the area. Low volume irrigation systems canbe placed in difficult to water sites that are steep, oddlyshaped, or in windy areas. Other than saving money,the most important aspect of drip irrigation is theability to maintain constant soil moisture in thetargeted area, making the root zone more conducive toplant growth.

The first step in creating a drought tolerant landscape isto look at your soil. Clay soils have harder timeabsorbing moisture when too compacted. In contrast,sandy soils allow water to drain too quickly through theporous material. The ideal soil should contain a balanceof these two along with other organic material. Thissponge-like mix will absorb water and release it asplants need it.

Maximize WaterWith MulchAfter your soil is amended, the nextstep in water conservation is to addmulch in your garden beds and aroundyour plant material. This added layer ofinsulation prevents water fromevaporating quickly, keeping plantscooler and better protected from directsunlight at the base. There are manytypes of mulch that can be used,including bark chips, organic mixes andinorganic mixes. We recommendputting down a 2-inch layer to maintainconsistent soil moisture.