Repeat this process two to three times and take the average of the results. Then start your sprinkler up so that the gauge is within the sprinkler’s path.Īfter 15 minutes, check the amount collected. To do this, set your rain gauge out in the lawn. If you use a sprinkler on a regular basis, it’s helpful to get an idea of how long it takes for your system to produce an inch of water. In the garden, do your best to keep gauges out from under plants but still in the middle of the action. If you want to measure sprinkler output, it might be a little tricky to find a good open location for your gauge – unless you’re focused on your lawn. I like to stick with native perennials myself, which are more tolerant of drought and local soil conditions.Īs for annuals and edibles, you’ll want to be more diligent in checking your soil’s moisture level. Hydrangeas and other heat-sensitive plants may need to be babied during drought. Many perennials can handle a lengthy dry spell. And honestly, I don’t worry about my perennials anyway unless it has been dry for at least a couple of weeks, or I see signs of wilting. If it has a minimum of 1 inch of water in it, I don’t worry about my perennials that week. Once the sky clears, I check it, take a mental note, and dump it into a plant. Decorative Frog, available from Plow & Hearth
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