Clever tip to make sure your plant gets enough water at the roots

Poke a small hole in a milk jug or kitty litter jug. Fill the jug with water and set it next to a plant. The water can slowly trickle out and water your plant deeply. Photo by Connie Oswald Stofko by Connie Oswald Stofko We haven’t had much rain lately, so if you have new trees, shrubs or perennials, continue watering them to make sure they have a strong root system before the ground freezes. Sprinkling water on top of…