Watering a Garden With a Sprinkler: A Cannabis Guide
Watering a garden with a sprinkler? Compare sprinkler types, measure output with cans, overlap coverage and water in the morning to cut waste in the wind.
Gardening Near Trees: Roots, Shade and Outdoor Cannabis
Gardening near trees means competing with roots for water and with canopies for sun. Learn how to site cannabis beds, protect roots and use containers.
Soil Moisture by Feel: When to Water Outdoor Cannabis
Check soil moisture by feel with a shovel and your hand. Learn where to sample, how ball and ribbon tests read in each soil texture and when to water.
Caliche Soil: How to Find and Work Around It for Cannabis
Caliche soil is a cemented desert layer that blocks roots and water. Learn how to find it, break through it, test drainage and build soil above it.
When Is Soil Ready to Work? Tests for Cannabis Beds
When is soil ready to work in spring? Learn why digging wet soil causes lasting compaction, how to do the squeeze, ball and ribbon tests and when to wait.
No Till Gardening vs Tilling for Outdoor Cannabis Beds
No till gardening or tilling? Learn what tilling does to soil structure, when it still makes sense and how to move cannabis beds toward low or no till.
Winterize Drip Irrigation in Your Cannabis Garden
Winterize drip irrigation before the first hard freeze. Drain lines and soaker hoses, store timers and regulators, and protect outdoor spigots this fall.
Earthworms in Garden Soil: What They Do for Cannabis Beds
Earthworms in garden soil build structure and help water soak in. Learn what they do in cannabis beds, what keeps them around and how to check for them.
Buying Topsoil for Outdoor Cannabis Beds: What to Check
Buying topsoil for cannabis beds? Learn what topsoil is, what to ask the supplier, how to check texture, smell and debris, and when to test a load first.