Gardening is a growing pastime, and millions of people are engaged in some form of green thumb activity. Master Gardeners are part of a group of more than 50,000 avid gardeners who have completed a training program run through state universities. It's a structured learning that covers all bases. Some questions that come in are easy to answer, while some require research and a return phone call. However, the program has taught them how to better research the answers to questions that gardeners have.
Many questions come in about watering.
With so many people working today, it's easy to understand that people feel they can't keep up with the watering requirements of plants. Master Gardeners would inform them about soaker hoses or easy watering with a wand on the end of a hose. The value of mulch to help retain moisture would be covered too. Frenzy People ask about a fertilizing schedule that fits their lifestyle. Some worry about applying too much food, and some too little.