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How Often Should I Water My Vegetable Garden?

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Gardens require adequate water

Water gardens once a week, moistening the soil to a depth of 6 to 8 inches for best root development and plant growth. Frequent light watering causes shallow root systems.

Nannette Richford

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Nannette Richford is an avid gardener, teacher and nature enthusiast with 4 years experience in online writing and a lifetime of personal journals. She is published on various sites, including Associated Content. Richford holds a Bachelor of Science in secondary education from the University of Maine Orono and certifications in 7-12 English, K-8 General Elementary and Birth to

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