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By DR. DIANE RELF Extension Environmental Horticulturist
Proper use of water is essential for both the protection of our water supply and the health of our plants. A healthy plant is 75 percent to 90 percent water. Water is used for photosynthesis, transportation of nutrients and sugars to various parts of the plant, and to keep the plant erect to get as much sunlight as possible. Adequate water is especially critical during the first few weeks of growth, while plants are becoming established and building their root systems.
Gardens need about 1 to 2
inches
of water each week
Depending on the type of soil you have, most vegetable gardens and flower beds need about one to two inches of
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