Hozelock hints for garden watering

Hozelock suggest, when watering any plants remember three important facts:

• Always water deeply - it's better to water once for five minutes than five times for one minute. Deep watering ncourages the growth of deeper roots that will be better able to find water in dry spells.
• Always water in the evening or in the early morning, this lets the water penetrate to the roots before it evaporates and prevents scorching of leaves and lawns.
• Use mulch over the compost to prevent the evaporation of water.

Other Hozelock Tips

When winding Hozelock hose onto a Hozelock reel for the first time run water through the hose first, this will make it easier.

After using your Hozelock hose don't leave it exposed on the lawn, not only will the grass go yellow where it has been covered by the hose, but you may also run over the hose with a lawn mower.

Any pipework is liable to frost damage and Hozelock hose equipment is not exempt. When there is a danger of frost - thoroughly drain Hozelock hose reels and Hozelock automatic watering equipment.

Hozelock automatic watering systems will ensure that pots and containers remain watered whilst you are away, but if you want to reduce water loss from containers follow a few simple steps.

• Terracotta pots are porous, which means that they can lose water - use sealed pots or line ordinary pots with a layer of polythene (remember to put drainage holes in the bottom though).
• Silica crystals will absorb water, then release the water when the compost starts to dry out. (In hanging baskets care must be used as if too many crystals are used they can push the plants out of the basket as they expand).
• Cover the compost in pots with mulch of bark or gravel. This not only reduces water loss but also shields the roots from scorching.

If your water is hard, Hozelock nozzles and Hozelock drippers can become covered in limescale - these can be cleaned with a dilute solution of vinegar.

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