How to Really Water a Vegetable Garden: The Principles & Visual Examples for a Thriving Garden

[@Patricia_562]

Really appreciated this video. Very through explanation. I live in zone 10. We’re in a bad drought. And like you said I want my plants to thrive not just survive.

[@CL-fy2ll]

I just want to confirm that this was REALLY helpful. Thank you! It's the simple things that are most likely misunderstood

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Very glad to hear. This is a tough subject to discuss so I went with visual examples. And telling people its long and all that LOL. You can find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! at www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Please subscribe if you have a chance (Thanks!)

[@v.j.l.4073]

Oh Gary, THANK YOU! With the current drought and very high temps, and a 100% giant container garden, I have been successful in keeping everything alive, but I needed this to give me confidence to use MORE water. And I do mulch, and yes, it made all the difference in containers when I started using it.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

So glad to hear it is working. You can find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! at www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Please subscribe if you have a chance (Thanks!)

[@vickieginn7503]

I listened to your advice on watering the surface roots and timing the deep watering. I’ve had the best tomato year than I’ve ever had!! My whole garden on a whole was better as far as watering. I was more consistent, which I believe helped also. Thanks for the videos! They have helped me become a more observant gardener and it’s payed off. So thank you.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

So good to hear. I really want to teach principles and they can be tweaked to each garden. I hope the garden continues to do well. You can find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! at www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Please subscribe if you have a chance (Thanks!)

[@gratefulvivi3894]

Your knowledge is invaluable to me; and so timely! You always seem to teach exactly what I need when I need it most. Thank God for you!

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Appreciated and I pick topics that are timely to my gardens and that often helps others. You can find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! at www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Please subscribe if you have a chance (Thanks!)

[@elainewisman9990]

Thank you so much for this video. This is my first year to garden so the visual is very helpful. I’ve been watering daily here as it’s been over 100+ degrees for more than 2 weeks. I’m using containers and raised beds.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Congrats on your first year. Crazy heat and good luck You can find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! at www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Please subscribe if you have a chance (Thanks!)

[@moerelan1]

Yes,I do watch your rustic garden all the time, also some other channels.I will visit your store on Amaxan because I am looking for green awning or something like that for my Chilli and other pepper,cucumber ect. Thanks Patric.

[@moerelan1]

I wrote the name wrong,sorry Pilachi.

[@lilmak889]

Yet again, such an amazing video! I really appreciate how you make every gardener think about what their experiences are and how there is no panacea to when to sow or when to water. I grow outside on lanai on the top floor, so when roof heats up - it puts me instead of zone 9a into 10b for sure regardless of the season. However, I also grow indoors as we have south facing windows, and we keep 70F indoor, so wide range of greenery that can be grown. My lanai/patio/balcony are watered Daily, whereas my indoor garden once or twice a week 😊 thank you for an amazing video, so inspiring ❤

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Thanks so much. This is a tough subject. Your growing areas sound wonderful too for so much variety. You can find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! at www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Please subscribe if you have a chance (Thanks!)

[@cocobrwngl]

Thanks so much. This is very helpful. Looking forward to the container episode.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Ill be working on that one You can find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! at www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Please subscribe if you have a chance (Thanks!)

[@deltorres2100]

Thanks for that ..yes it’s so hot …I also do a deep water every other day ..but still check in them daily 🌱🌱

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Mine are still getting beat up with the heat even with the watering but I think our temps are coming down. You can find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! at www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Please subscribe if you have a chance (Thanks!)

[@heygetoffmylawn1572]

Thank you, Gary. Excellent vid. Very appropriate content. Heading out now to do some more watering on new plantings for Fall garden. Thanks for reminder. Following your guidance, this has been one of the best gardens I’ve had in 24yrs of my summer hobby garden.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

So great to hear about your success. I hope it continues! You can find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! at www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Please subscribe if you have a chance (Thanks!)

[@bingster-223]

Great advice. I'll be sharing this with my neighbors and anybody else that asks me about watering. They want a simple answer and it just doesn't work that way. Today we hit 96° and tomorrow its gonna be hoter in 6B Pa.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Right no simple answer. 97 here today. You can find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! at www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Please subscribe if you have a chance (Thanks!)

[@idahogardengirl942]

You have reinforced my own opinion/practice. Thank you so much!

[@brookelahr5396]

Gary you totally confirmed what I have learned over the last few years. If you don’t have good draining soil, perhaps you can water too much but not in raised beds or pots! My plants are so much happier with more water!

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

They really need the water You can find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! at www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Please subscribe if you have a chance (Thanks!)

[@emptynestgardens9057]

Most excellent video and much needed. With so many variables I really appreciate you tackling this subject with real time visual. 💯 I have attempted melons in 20gal grow bags trained up a chain link fence. I think I've got the watering down in this heat. What a challenge. I'm at 2gal of water every other day and our temps have been on fire up here in Zone5.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Appreciated. It is tough topic and I couldn't figure out any other way to do it but with real-time watering. I look youll have success with the melons. You can find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! at www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Please subscribe if you have a chance (Thanks!)

[@michellemcpherson4310]

So thankful for this video Gary thank you! I look forward to these videos it kinds of helps guide me where I should be with my garden. I remember in one of your earlier videos about 3 years ago you taught us how to deal with a vine borer… so guess what when it happened I knew exactly what to do. Thank you for your many years of constant teachings!

[@keithgardner8121]

Thanks,Gary! Looking forward to the container plant watering video!

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Working on it. You can find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! at www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Please subscribe if you have a chance (Thanks!)

[@mmandrac1]

Thanks Gary. I always learn so much from your videos!

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

So glad to help You can find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! at www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Please subscribe if you have a chance (Thanks!)

[@SusanHilesCreates]

Great information. I look forward to the video on container watering.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Working on it now but it is so hot the camera is shutting down LOL You can find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! at www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Please subscribe if you have a chance (Thanks!)

[@BackyardGardenFlo]

Thanks Gary have a wonderful weekend 😀

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

You too! You can find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! at www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Please subscribe if you have a chance (Thanks!)

[@moerelan1]

I donot like to water the garden like this.yes your garden looks beautiful. Your garden is not congested .and plants are in the ground. I have potted plant garden. About as many as you have. I water not with hose. I fill big drum of water let the water stand for hour or two to get rid of chlorine.then I water with a container about the same amount ansuring I do justice to size of pot soil. No infection at all that I was facing with garden hose spray. Yes shade or sun does matters..when very hot,I put my tall potted tomato plant in front of cucumber plants so they do not get too hot and bitter.Your detailed video is sure a good one,time and concentration on the subject itself is amazing

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Thanks so much. We have well water too, so no chlorine. You can find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! at www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Please subscribe if you have a chance (Thanks!)

[@LuckyDawgz]

We've been using those metal probe moisture meters to check the level and depth when watering our garden. Helps take the guesswork out. Many thanks for helping us succeed with our vegetable garden. ☮️💟

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Glad to help You can find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! at www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Please subscribe if you have a chance (Thanks!)

[@tomhanley7195]

Another great video. You are spot on with your instructions. Different plants, different scenarios different times of the year. I simple duty very well explained

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Appreciated because it is one topic I am often asked about but the explanation is not simple for all the reasons you stated. You can find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! at www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Please subscribe if you have a chance (Thanks!)

[@robinsellman4146]

I really want a T-shirt that say “Gary is my Garden Guru”. I’ve been soaking well but my frequency is not enough. Especially as triple digits have been hitting us here in the Midwest. Thanks Gary for thinking of all the pertinent garden information that I need.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Well I do have a gray logo shirt LOL. Good luck in the heat You can find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! at www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Please subscribe if you have a chance (Thanks!)

[@willsolarski8550]

I appreciate these walkthroughs, I'm looking forward to the upcoming container watering video as I have both raised beds and grow bags and experimenting to see what grows well where.

[@susanchappell796]

Thanks Gary. I am about to start some seeds for my fall container garden in Texas. Planning to grow. Zucchini, Broccoli and squash.

[@susanchappell796]

@CLSig Thanks so much. I was a bit upset in the spring when all my tomatoes didn't fruit because of heat and I had to throw out. I am keeping my fingers crossed. good luck to you too!!

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Nice. Texas heat can be brutal but you can garden when I have frost. Well a lot of places in Texas can. Enjoy the fall. You can find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! at www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Please subscribe if you have a chance (Thanks!)

[@MichaelJosephJr934]

I have to water my potted tomato's, eggplants, cucs, about 25 to 40 seconds every day. They dry out super fast here in Chicago. Full sun all day. If it's in the 70s I can water every other day. In the 90s twice a day. It takes me 35 mins a day. My raised beds have irrigation thank goodness.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

They need what they need right and sounds like you figured it out. That is the goal I hope people figure out for each of their gardens. You can find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! at www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Please subscribe if you have a chance (Thanks!)

[@jenjoy4353]

This year I put down thick straw mulch, it’s cut down the watering considerably. I’ve also tried to dig in a core of straw down the center of the bed.

[@greythumbshenanigans559]

Would you have to worry about mold with that tactic?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Mulch is the best You can find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! at www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Please subscribe if you have a chance (Thanks!)

[@MichaelJosephJr934]

Gary have you ever used a watering wand? I like them. You can put the head right on the soil and avoid splash.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

I havent. Ill have to look into them You can find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! at www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Please subscribe if you have a chance (Thanks!)

[@kamillepapini9673]

Good info! I thought I was overwatering my tomatoes! They are actually screaming for lack of water☹️

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Yea try a few with more water and see if you notice a difference. You can find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! at www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Please subscribe if you have a chance (Thanks!)

[@helen2061]

Thanks, Gary! That was very helpful

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Glad to share You can find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! at www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Please subscribe if you have a chance (Thanks!)

[@jadacaniford7300]

Awesome information. Thank you

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Glad to share You can find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! at www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Please subscribe if you have a chance (Thanks!)

[@lifeinthepiedmontVirginia]

Thanks for the video . I also gave you a review on Amazon for your book.

[@petezahutt5174]

Thanks Gary, Not sure about your area but my Ny area has been hot 90's but very low humidity , great to keep the viruses at bay, but even with mulch, watering and shade cloth keeping the soil from drying is a chore. It's like a dehydrator up here , lol

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Sadly we have humidity and the fungal issues are up and about. Dehydrator is good description but I would take the less humidity. You can find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! at www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Please subscribe if you have a chance (Thanks!)

[@mirandam8021]

Thank you Gary!

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Glad to share You can find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! at www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Please subscribe if you have a chance (Thanks!)

[@jenlmcd]

This was really helpful, thank you. I cannot believe it didn't occur to me to water between plants for surface roots!

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

That makes a big difference IMO, good luck. You can find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! at www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Please subscribe if you have a chance (Thanks!)

[@kimberlyhowell8010]

Thank you for the watering tips that I need to know! I have been watering my container plants at least once a day when there is no rain. I have been monitoring that & I feel they needed it. Now in the garden I don't water, without rain, but every 4 days that is for the tomatoes & for the zucchini & cucumbers about every other day, because I know that they need the moisture. I found that seems to be working for me. Remember you can tell when the tomatoes start turning & the leaves are curling it is time to water them down. My spouse thinks I'm watering way to must. Plus, we put two rain barrels one underneath the roof to catch water which I used daily. Save your money from the water company which you get billed!

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

If you have it working that is perfect. That is the goal to know what your gardens needs. Nice on the rain barrels. You can find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! at www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Please subscribe if you have a chance (Thanks!)

[@olderpennsylvanian-op2368]

I am in SE PA and my poor beefsteaks have gotten so stressed. The leaf curl is horrible and although some of the tomatoes are starting to turn, I think they might have to be harvested earlier than I like. The smaller tomatoes, Super Sweet 100s, Husky Cherry Reds and Sun Sugars, as well as my Burrito Red chilies and Jalapenos are having no issues. Thanks as always for all you show us.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

The stress is so out there with this heat. You can find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! at www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Please subscribe if you have a chance (Thanks!)

[@blondie7740]

I water with irrigation every day twice a day. It is in the triple digits, and since I live in a desert, there is no rain forecasted any time soon. But a super important tip when it's the triple digits, a shade cloth of some sort is very important as well. It makes all the difference in growth and production.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

I agree 100% with shade cloth. I am experimenting with it here and it make a big difference. And we dont get your temps. You can find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! at www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Please subscribe if you have a chance (Thanks!)

[@carolann1906]

I water my fabric pots twice a day. Set up a system to water 12 hours apart on a timer, 10 minutes, everything thriving.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Perefect You can find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! at www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Please subscribe if you have a chance (Thanks!)

[@paulreiche2746]

Good video thanks! I check with a moisture meter.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

So I never use one. Do they help and depth? You can find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! at www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Please subscribe if you have a chance (Thanks!)

[@kwaks1979]

@@THERUSTEDGARDEN yes, the moisture reader works and mine goes about 6” down.

[@callikohl5698]

We have been in triple digits for almost 2 weeks. I have been watering twice every day. Before the sun comes up over the trees and when the sun goes behind the trees on the west. Everything looks good and with any luck the weather is supposed to cool down by next week. My tomatoes are beginning to get ripe, peppers are on, beans are flowering and squash is doing fine. I take me about an hour and 30 minutes to water. The hot winds don't help.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

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[@IgneousExtrusive]

One really cool irrigation system I've learned of recently that are great for dry climates are ollas. They're terracotta vessels that you bury in your beds and fill with water, they release the water when the soil is dry and absorb it when it is moist. The vessels designed for this tend to be expensive but you can make them cheaply by gluing together terracotta pots. I don't live in a very dry climate but ollas are supposed to be great at making sure plants are consistently watered as well, hopefully would help prevent cracking tomatos. I'd say even people who don't live in a hot and dry area should look into it (but if your area freezes you're supposed to dig them up for the winter.)

[@iwanttobelieve5970]

When it’s in the 90’s (feels like 106), I’ve been watering daily and deep watering once a week unless it rains. When it’s in the 80’s, I water every other day.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

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[@_-LG-_]

Newer subscriber here. Thank you for giving me the knowledge and confidence to start my garden.

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[@657449]

Here in southern New Jersey, we had two light rains in a month.

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[@UrbanChickenMomma]

What is that wire basket being used for? A trellis or to keep out bunnies and such? You can see it at 4:38 in the video and later when you water them you said they’re beans. I have 4 of those so I’d like to utilize them! Thanks for all your videos!! It really helps me. P.s. did I tell you I made $1075 at my first ever plant sale? It was a ton of work but worth it in the end.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

It keep rabbits from getting to the emerging seedlings and then it helps support the bush beans. But mainly critter protection. You didnt on the plant sale and congrats. That is what I hope people make with the sales and I hope it builds. Its a great income for supporting the gardens and its a great social event too. It is a lot of work for sure. People will look forward to it. You can find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! at www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Please subscribe if you have a chance (Thanks!)

[@tammyrichardsonchristy2126]

Beautiful Garden!

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

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[@tammyrichardsonchristy2126]

@@THERUSTEDGARDEN Thank you! I will check it out!

[@jackiehorsley9263]

your garden Is looking great Gary I have been experimenting with water to find ways to conserve with no rain its been Challenging I Think the Mulch has helped I am thinking about bearing milk jugs half way Into the soil field with water thay well have pin holes so the water seeps out little by little

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

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[@TnP_GAMER]

Every year, I water my garden Every 2 days. I soak them where it shows Puddles in between each row and the front and back. With the heat we are having in my part of TN every 2 days is perfect for my garden. we have 14 different types of veggies in each row and have 6 rows all together. Best to use soaker hoses as here in TN we can smell the chlorine in our water and if you sprinkler or hose your plants above the ground, you get a somewhat plastic covering on the leaves due to the sunlight. But if you water when the sun goes down, it will be fine as it leaks off as its not being dried during the sun. I grow the garden every year not for me, because I cant eat those times of veggies. so I grow it and give them away to my area if they need it and believe me everyone comes and gets some. I've been doing this for over 10 years now

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[@jamesnotsmith1465]

Something is eating/attacking my turnips, the bulb below the surface. What is it? What can I do about it?

[@clarkansas6590]

Good job

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[@KatMSmith]

Thank you. Looks like I’m doing ok

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[@Sarah-fx5ew]

Have you ever tried using ollas? They're fun and kept my beans going last year.

[@classicrocklover5615]

I am making some small ones to experiment with

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

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[@dkleath8697]

What are "ollas", please?

[@classicrocklover5615]

@@dkleath8697 it is an old method of passive watering. Use an old clay pot or vase - block any holes. You need it to be able to hold water. Bury it near the plant, up to the rim of the container. The water will slowly seep through the clay pot, and get absorbed by the soil. You just fill the container with water, and the soil (and roots) will receive it, as needed. The pot cannot be glazed or painted, it must allow water to pass thru its sides

[@PaulGuerrero-d8o]

Water is Expensive, I have a container garden w/about 20 containers various sizes and lot of vegetable plants, so I had a gallon jug, cut the top off, and was just watering the plants each plant about gallon, so I got the water bill, needless to say it was High. So I put the grass clippings as mulch, created a hole around the stem of the plant in the middle for each plant. I got me a sprayer put fertilizer inside, and this is what I did. I put the sprayer into the gallon container, and I counted ten seconds, then I got a measuring cup and I measured the water in the gallon jug. It turned out to about 1 1/2 cups. . And I figured it was about 2.5 Gallons of water total used. And they were watered very good. My plants are thriving very good, am growing water melons on a steel mesh trellis, and cantaloupes, tomatoes, cucumbers, etc. Each time I water them I make sure I got fertilizer in the sprayer container. I also, collected rain water for the 1st time, I collected 50 gallons of water, I had 2 clothing bins, took off the lids, and put them where the rain water comes off the roof, and when it stormed the other day, they were full in a few minutes. So that means, I will get 2 more bins to collect water, and that should help me get thru the summer heat here in Houston. Thank You.

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[@PhosphorAlchemist]

Really useful to see what truly sufficient water looks like. It's been scorching this past week. Do you have thoughts on dampening a bed and then doing the focused watering in a couple of passes vs all the day's water at once on each spot? I do the former, but I think it helps me more to pass over the bed several times in a watering session than it makes any difference to the plants. Thanks!

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[@kele1264]

Great watering video! I always watered pretty heavily. The plants need it! 💦💦💦

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

They do for sure

[@Surfwoman2024]

Thanks for this topic Gary, I live in the California redwoods and some shade. My tomatoes don’t ripen until early September. I heard I need to let the tomatoes stress a little (not water too much) so they put out more flowers. Is that true. Otherwise the plants keep growing green leaves. What say you?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

I dont find that to be true. Consistent water is best in my opinion. Nature will ripen them when ready. You might add determinate varieties that ripen sooner, in with your indeterminates next year. Vary the planting with different tomato varieties. And experiment now. Let a plant or 2 get stressed. Though I never got what exactly and how much would be stress, treat the others well. See how they ripen. You can find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! at www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Please subscribe if you have a chance (Thanks!)

[@Surfwoman2024]

Thanks so much ! Will try that

[@vanillandcoconut]

Looks so lovely..is there sound ? I am unable to hear but it could be on our end

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Working now Thanks

[@SlackerU]

I noticed that weekly mushroom blooms would make my soil hydrophobic so I began watering daily & it has promoted slime-mold which also makes the soil hydrophobic after it blooms. It's interesting to watch the orange & white slime battle for territory. I'm also pondering an issue: I planted 500 luffa seeds in zone-9b, in-ground, in February & with 8 plants on 50ft of trellis I still don't have blooms. I predict to have blooms in the 3rd quarter of August b/c they're still getting 13h45m of daylight. These bloom-booster & super-bloom products haven't done anything(for flowering) yet. I'm going to try not watering but I feel like I'll have to wait for the flowering.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

I have seen the mold. So weird too when you water and hit it. It look likes it smokes because of what you stated. So I am a marginal fan of boosters but it is nature that really tells the plant when to go. I like it for peppers. Good luck. You can find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! at www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Please subscribe if you have a chance (Thanks!)

[@bronzewound]

I'm new to your channel. It's terrific!! What is the mulch you use? Thank you.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

I use a lot of fresh grass clippings. Or I use shredded hardwoods. Not chips. Grass is great. You can find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! at www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Please subscribe if you have a chance (Thanks!)

[@Earthy-Artist]

I've been watering correctly twice a week, but apparently I need to water a little more often. It takes me almost 2 hours to water everything. I have a rolling garden stool I sit on to slide along as I water each part of each bed, I water under the canopy of the leaves that way I don't get them wet, and I'm also not bending over hurting my back for hours.

[@classicrocklover5615]

Same. This winter as I am planning next year's garden, water conservation and ease of watering will be #1 priority. I am growing mostly in containers and grow bags, so I will be converting them to self-watering

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

That works. It is a chore for sure. I dont mind it. You might be in a good place to water a few with a 3rd watering and see if you notice a difference. Experiments are the best way to go. Good luck. You can find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! at www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Please subscribe if you have a chance (Thanks!)

[@Earthy-Artist]

​@@THERUSTEDGARDEN I don't mind watering either, it's relaxing & meditative. God watered it for me today though, big thunderstorm 😃⛈⚡!

[@Janotes]

Gary what kind of water do you use? My municipal tap water has chlorine and other disinfectants. I've tried saving rain water via a downspout Diverter to barrels. But havent had Much rain. Any thoughts on tap waters, I guess it varies by municipalities.

[@plantbasedprepper]

I can see my water bill going from $200/mth to $500/mth while I'm watching this. I'm in SoCal triple digits. I have two 5x15ft grow beds and they get 20 gallons/day based on my water meter.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Yeah that is a true cost. Lots of mulch and drip irrigation becomes more important in certain areas. You can only do what you can do. Good luck. You can find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! at www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Please subscribe if you have a chance (Thanks!)

[@LadyDewinter]

One problem Im having is I live in middle Georgia, we get in the triple digits and it rains, even when the weather man says its not going to, it rains, so on some days Im double watering my garden!!! but for two weeks we got heavy rain EVERY DAY! Mine is a container garden...I only have a few raised beds...our soil here isnt good for raised beds since there seems to be a layer of casphalt UNDER or dirt! For this reason I have more containers then raised beds. And I use Miracle Grow Moisture control soil. Our clay soil is horrible for growing anything so I use containers and bag soil. Any suggestions would be most appreciated.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

It can be a challenge. But a draining soil can only hold so much so you cant do much harm. Good luck. You can find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! at www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Please subscribe if you have a chance (Thanks!)

[@judyhager-schmid8216]

I wish I could give my garden that much water, but I live in California and we're lucky we have any water.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

True. We are lucking and we can get crazy rain too. Cali is tough. Most you can do is mulch and a steady drip system. You can find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! at www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Please subscribe if you have a chance (Thanks!)

[@MrRKWRIGHT]

Looks wonderful, truly awesome. Keep in mind that a drought is a tough thing to deal with. - and it's bound to happen sometime this summer. In the event that it does, I recommend that you begin spraying your fields with hydrogen peroxide in addition to regular H2O. You should doing it in usually in the evening. It's a great supplement to regular water to assist with the soil, our most important resource. Headin' in now for a big family lunch with the family. Looks like it's gonna be taters, maybe some corn - possibly a nice big steak from the deep freeze. God Bless Y'all and thank you do to keep us all fed and healthy.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

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[@MrRKWRIGHT]

@@THERUSTEDGARDEN You're welcome. I'll check it out, sometime between lunch and when I begin spraying my garden with with hydrogen peroxide this evening. In the meantime, thank you for sharing and caring.

[@vanillandcoconut]

With thr ongoing draught in PA we are using water from the pond. Is this okay too ?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Yep. If you have too you can spread out the waterings but a deeper watering like this is better than a bunch of quick shallow waterings. Good luck. You can find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! at www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Please subscribe if you have a chance (Thanks!)

[@jayduplessis7698]

Do you not find that watering every 2nd day dilutes your tomatoes' flavour? When I did that my tomatoes did not taste nearly as great as they did when I watered deeply once per week.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

I didnt. Might be my varieties but if you notice it and your watering routine works, stick with It for sure. You can find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! at www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Please subscribe if you have a chance (Thanks!)

[@chompers11]

Awesome video thanks a ton. I felt like i needed to water more but jeez does it feel wrong if the surface or just below it is very slightly looking wet. I need to get deeper

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Yeah it can full you for sure. You can find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! at www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Please subscribe if you have a chance (Thanks!)

[@starmountaingardens]

I planted some pole beans and the leaves came out all shriveled and deformed when they sprouted. Can too much water cause that or maybe heat stress? Have more of a sandy soil in a raised bed and did not cover with mulch.

[@paulajohnson1096]

Sometimes that shrivel of the sprouts can also be a sign of contaminated soil/compost. With herbicides like grazon. A lot of gardeners have been having problems with that stuff this year and it appears to be in everything including straw and hay and manures. I'm new to gardening myself so this has me a little stressed myself wondering what I'm going to use in the future.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Water wont do that. Insects or fungus could have gotten to the tips. It should work itself out. PJ has a good point but youll know as future leaves emerge. You can find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! at www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Please subscribe if you have a chance (Thanks!)

[@NothingBtBlueskies]

How much is the spigot turned? Is it on full blast?

[@rudyhildenbrand7842]

Gary do you use a well system or city water. Thanks

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

I have a well. For years I had city water at my other home. You can find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! at www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Please subscribe if you have a chance (Thanks!)

[@jerrylane372]

The biggest problem i have done this yr is overwatered my tomatoes and they rotted. Beautiful green plants in containwrs and no potatoes. I just did some more 70 day potatoes and will watwr weekly

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Good luck with the potatoes. You can find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! at www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Please subscribe if you have a chance (Thanks!)

[@jackrudden5970]

Not sure if you know the answer or not but what are the chances of me running our well low from watering the garden? Our new house is on well water. I’m watering about 3-4 times per week and it takes about a half hour each time.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Its possible but probably so low as we get enough rain here. You can find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! at www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Please subscribe if you have a chance (Thanks!)

[@BrittanyS143]

I water alot! But my cucumber vine is looking pretty bad at the bottom at the start of it. The leaves are yellow and crispy from the sun???? My tomatoes are green and huge??? No red ones??? I have 1 musk melon lol.

[@classicrocklover5615]

I also have tons of green tomatoes. But the ripening process shuts down in hot temperature. When things cool down they will start to ripen

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

You are doing all you can do. You can find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! at www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Please subscribe if you have a chance (Thanks!)

[@Surfwoman2024]

What kind of mulch do you use for tomatoes?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Grass clippings or Leaves or Shredded hardwood You can find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! at www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Please subscribe if you have a chance (Thanks!)

[@sherrylingenfelter8991]

Do you use city water and if so do you filter for chlorine? Thanks!

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

I am on well water now. But for years... I used city water same way with no worries, concerns or consequences. Its is fine to use straight. You can find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! at www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Please subscribe if you have a chance (Thanks!)

[@susanchappell796]

Gary. Something has been eating my leaves on my new blackberry and other plants. I have been spraying with neem oil but not sure if its enough. I have seen a small fly hovering over it could tis be the problem? thanks

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Not sure but Japanese beetles are eating a lot right now. You can find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! at www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Please subscribe if you have a chance (Thanks!)

[@ravenlemarque1401]

Our tomato plants are yellowing and not producing much, with daily water and weekly fertilizer any ideas?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Nope. If you fed them it is possible to be overdoing it. However, if you slow and steady, its not that. Watering daily rarely is an issue but perhaps daily water is too much. If its just in the upper 90's and hot. I have several varieties that are yellow while the other varieties are fine. They dont like the heat. You can find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! at www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Please subscribe if you have a chance (Thanks!)

[@ravenlemarque1401]

@@THERUSTEDGARDEN I'll check out your storefront! Thanks for the quick response!

[@simpinainteasyRHEC]

Silly question, but you say surface roots, if im seeing toots when watering from time go time... ive been trying to cover those when i see them... is that normal?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Yep. They fill that space up and are literally on the surface at times. Mulch over them if you can. You can find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! at www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Please subscribe if you have a chance (Thanks!)

[@CHUCKYGRAFF]

I've been wondering why my plants are not doing well, I'm totally under watering. They're turning yellow, it's that also from under watering?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Yeah, 99/100 its from under watering. You can find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! at www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Please subscribe if you have a chance (Thanks!)

[@pamelabamfield928]

Is it OK to water my plants in the afternoon after the sun go down like 8 PM zone 7 someone please answer my question cause I'm getting a very rough time with my guarden this year and I think I'm watering too much, or over or pruning too much I don't know which one I'm doing wrong , Last year I had a good year of tomato but this time I don't know what's happening Tomatoes barely flooring a couple of tomatoes they look like they're dying help please

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Thats perfectly fine. Rain comes at all times so can watering You can find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! at www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Please subscribe if you have a chance (Thanks!)

[@joedudley8925]

What grow zone are you in

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Maryland Zone 7 You can find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! at www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Please subscribe if you have a chance (Thanks!)

[@traciepiercefield8467]

What is the nozzle you are using on you hose please?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

That is from HoseLink. I am affiliated with them. Link is in video description. You can find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! at www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Please subscribe if you have a chance (Thanks!)

[@traciepiercefield8467]

@@THERUSTEDGARDEN thank you sir

[@johnware6272]

How much do you water? How much does a car cost? How much does a house cost? Lotta variables.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

So many. You can find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! at www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Please subscribe if you have a chance (Thanks!)

[@simpinainteasyRHEC]

For all saying no sound, this seems to be the same problem across the board, probably an issue with KZbin and not a specific channels videos etc. Hope that helps, I just close out of yt completely and come back after complete closing down app.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Thanks it was temporary.

[@MF-xp9tq]

Do you still reccomend using hydrogen peroxide?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

100% You can find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! at www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Please subscribe if you have a chance (Thanks!)

[@lisag9752]

Sound is working

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Working now Thanks

[@dkleath8697]

I must be a glutton for punishment watching you water your beautiful gardens! > the water well has been "on the fritz" all month with 100°+F...I'm just a co-renter & senior citizen, so all I can do is conserve, pray & wait...

[@paulajleal]

How about onions

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Mine finished up. But depends where they are in finishing. If they have lots of time. A deep soak is good. You can find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! at www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Please subscribe if you have a chance (Thanks!)

[@bluewolf4915]

Have to water my 15 gallon bags 60 seconds every day.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Yep. When I do the container video the extra time makes a difference because a lot can often run down the contain sides, inside, and the out. That extra soaking gets to the core. You can find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! at www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Please subscribe if you have a chance (Thanks!)

[@Ed-jg3ud]

2 words: automatic drip. The cost is well worth the time and headache it will save u.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

That works in some gardens for sure. You can find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! at www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Please subscribe if you have a chance (Thanks!)

[@UpperLeftPNW]

Audio is not working.

[@UpperLeftPNW]

Fixed🤙🏼

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Its resolved. Thanks.

[@danacarbone9405]

No sound

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Working now Thanks

[@danacarbone9405]

@@THERUSTEDGARDEN Thank you I will listen to it now I was really looking forward to what you were going to say since we're in the middle of such a drought here in Oklahoma

[@danacarbone9405]

It's been around a hundred sometimes above 100 sometimes upper 90s about for the last 5 weeks here in Northeast Oklahoma with a half inch of rain in 5 weeks I'm pretty precise on that it's been amazingly dry it hasn't been like this since 2011 it's probably going to be worse, all trees under 10 years old would be dead right now if we weren't watering them and the garden would be zero we're out here every day watering and rotating watering

[@AJWGBFX]

Trouble is watering is boooooring! I made measurements and know that my hose puts 1" of water on my 8' x 4' beds in 4 minutes. I set a timer on my phone otherwise I cheat! Listen to some sounds or the radio! Once a week in cooler conditions, twice in a heatwave (or 8 minutes, once) Best wishes

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

It is. I use it as time to inspect the plants and weed with my other hand, when a camera isn't in it. You can find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! at www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Please subscribe if you have a chance (Thanks!)

[@emilybh6255]

Too bad we just can't do it the way they would grow in Nature - only needed watering when it rains. That is what the Hopi Indians do. Instead of watering, they plant several seeds deeply expecting only one to grow and thrive. They also plant much father apart.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

So if you have the space and a decent rain fall that works. Outside my garden is the best tomato plant ever. It seeded itself and its bigger than all of my others. It isn't producing yet because it started late. However, it has little competition and I am sure it is love the space. You can find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! at www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Please subscribe if you have a chance (Thanks!)

[@bobfrye8879]

a pretty common sense approach, thanks. One thing I know for sure is that 1 inch thing DOES NOT WORK...I do what you do plus gallon water jugs with tiny holes (redneck drip-HA)...I could easily water everyday in the Arkansas heat. I watch all your stuff even if I think I know---always learning!

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

drip-Ha is nice. I wanted to get the 1 inch of water myth out there. Were it works is great but it is so rare. And even with the rain we get in Maryland, some plants just need more. You can find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! at www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Please subscribe if you have a chance (Thanks!)