By Jeanne Yeoman, Nebraska Extension Master Gardener
When the weather is hot, it is even more important to water your landscape effectively and efficiently. Water early in the morning if possible. This allows the soil and your plants to absorb more water because in the heat of the day there is more evaporation occurring at the soil surface.
Water deeply, down to the roots. Don’t just give plants a little sprinkle. Water containers until water runs out the bottom.
Drip irrigation is ideal because it applies water directly at the soil surface, and it can be directed where needed. Watering by hand is effective if water is applied as close to the soil surface as possible. Use sprinklers that deposit water low to the ground rather than spraying higher into the air to minimize evaporation.