Spring River Nurseries Gives Advice To Help Gardeners Save Time And Energy This Summer

Online, May 13, 2012 (Newswire.com) - Spring River Nurseries, a Michigan-based grower, has 3 simple suggestions to help gardeners water their plants more effectively and protect the environment this summer.

1. Use a dip irrigation system, a modernized version of the old soaker hose. This hose-with-holes system can be laid alongside plant roots, releasing water to the prime source, the root system. Gardeners can purchase easy to assemble kits at many garden centers.

"Dip irrigation systems typically use 30-50% of the water that gardeners would normally use. Also, they have built-in sensors that can "sense" rain and turn them on & off.", indicated Bryan Paxson from Spring River Nurseries.

2. Use a soaker hose, which is a rubbery hose constructed from used automobile tires. "It should be placed 3-4 inches from the plants and may be covered with mulch to help roots hold water," he added. Hose couplers are also available, allowing you to connect two soakers to the same water faucet. Soaker hoses are less expensive, but more labor intensive, unless gardeners invest in a separate timer.

3. Container gardeners should consider using a spray wand, as they are portable and easy to use.

Spring River Nurseries has a wide variety of plants and tools to help gardeners make 2012 a great gardening year. Visit their website at www.springrivernurseries.com.