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Bucket drip irrigation #874732

Asked June 26, 2024, 12:02 AM EDT

Hi, i use a 5 gallon bucket with two holes in the bottom for drip irrigation around my younger trees. i put about 25 gallons of water in weekly moving the bucket around the tree. When i do this do i also need to move the mulch out of the way or is it okay to just put the bucket on top of the mulch when watering?

Anne Arundel County Maryland

Expert Response

You can keep it on top of the mulch, as it will percolate down into the soil. Moving the mulch aside would reduce how much moisture the mulch itself absorbs and retains, but it's not required, and most of the water will still probably wind-up in the soil below.

Miri
Answered by the Home and Garden Information Center (HGIC), University of Maryland Extension. For timely gardening information and tips, subscribe to our Maryland Grows blog and quarterly newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Replied June 26, 2024, 2:47 PM EDT
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