Frank Brines
ARS Master RosarianIt has been confirmed that California is now in yet another drought. Gardeners must be watchful and learn how to efficiently manage the amount of water they apply in their gardens. With summer and the warmer temperatures to come, this care will help diminish heat damage and stress to the plants. The strategies I will discuss include delivering water efficiently, keeping water in the soil using mulch and allowing your roses a summer dormancy period.Deliver water efficiently.Installing the most efficient delivery system is one method to save or conserve water. Learning your garden’s soil type will help you make a decision on which systems work best and how much water to deliver at any one time. Growing in pots is another story.Typical mature
