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and faster water penetration.
• Deeply preparing the soi (six inches or more) promote: rapid plant establishment an< reduces the period of higl water needs.
The deeper the roots pene trate the soil, the greatei access to water the plant has.
• Buying plants with well developed root systems thal are vigorous, but not too largt for their pots insures fastei plant establishment.
• Mulching helps reduct weeds that use up a great dea! of water and reduces evaporation of water from the soil Organic mulch is preferable ir most situations as it will contribute organic matter to the soil.
Dr. Diane Relf is an environmental horticulturist with Virginia Cooperative Extension and is a member oj the faculty of Virginia Tech.
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