Hi

Last year during the short dry spells the ground in our garden dried up very
easily, Clay soil.
Through the winter I been adding compost to make the soil better and its
getting there.
When we watered the ground last year, because it was so dry the water would
run off rather than soak in. I have an idea to get a few lengths of black
drain pipe drill some holes down the side on the lower part, seal the bottom
and sick them along side the larger plants in the soil in a upright
position. Them when the plant needs watering I fill the drainpipe and let
the water drain slowly out of the pipe, now I know the roots will get the
water okay but does anyone do this and if so does it work and more
importantly did you notice a saving in water use.
Thanks
Steve

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