Water Conservation and Vegetable Plants

Watering plants that are long season varieties like tomatoes and peppers, mound up the soil in a circle around them creating a dam under the plant. This will hold the water allowing it to seep deep down instead of running away.

Another idea is to take a plastic bottle and cut the bottom off, take the cap and pierce or drill a few little holes in it and place it back on the bottle. Stick the cap end in the ground close to the plant and fill with water. This will allow the plant to slowly take in the water and let it soak deeply. I also take a bit of nylon or cheesecloth and lay a square over the open bottle end and secure it with an elastic band. This will stop bugs, dirt and leaves from getting in and plugging up the little holes.