A soaker hose provides gentle, consistent, deep watering over a relatively large area.

Crafting a soaker hose is relatively easy to do and costs practically nothing.

Once you’re done, your parchedgardenwill thank you with an offer of beautifulflowersand tastyvegetables.

Green garden hose with holes used as soaker hose next to some garden plants

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Attach the Hose Cap

Screw a hose cap onto one end of the hose.

Attach the Hose

Attach the open end of your new soaker hose to a garden hose.

Next, turn on the water and give your plants the needed soaking.

Green garden hose placed on outdoor soil

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Using your soaker hose for 30 minutes twice a week is a good place to start.

Too short watering sessions might not allow the irrigation to penetrate plants root zones.

It depends on your climate and needs.

Orange electric drill creating holes on side of green garden hose

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Watering plants at night helps plants get more water with less evaporating away than during daylight hours.

However, watering during the day on hot days can help plants manage the sweltering temperatures.

Hose cap secured on end of green garden hose closeup

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Green garden hose spread around garden plants

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Green soaker hose attached to open end of garden hose

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Materials and tools to create soaker hose out of garden hose laying on outdoor path

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