I'd never heard of the olla method of watering. I hope it works for you. Oklahoma had a drought last summer, too, but this year we've had plenty of Spring rain and there's a super bloom of prairie flowers at the wildlife refuge. My own brand spanking new native wildflower garden has needed little additional watering and the rains are just the boost it needed. I chose varieties that could withstand dry soil, but the first year they really need watering. Last year my pear and apple trees had nothing (I think there was a freeze during bloom time when I was in Florida) and this year they are loaded. I wish we'd do more to reverse climate change, but in the meantime we all must adapt.
Ollas are new to me too. I am intrigued and want to try it in specific spots in our garden. So does garden expert Sue. Just a few spots to begin with because our high clay content might mean it will not perform well for us.
I'd never heard of the olla method of watering. I hope it works for you. Oklahoma had a drought last summer, too, but this year we've had plenty of Spring rain and there's a super bloom of prairie flowers at the wildlife refuge. My own brand spanking new native wildflower garden has needed little additional watering and the rains are just the boost it needed. I chose varieties that could withstand dry soil, but the first year they really need watering. Last year my pear and apple trees had nothing (I think there was a freeze during bloom time when I was in Florida) and this year they are loaded. I wish we'd do more to reverse climate change, but in the meantime we all must adapt.
Ollas are new to me too. I am intrigued and want to try it in specific spots in our garden. So does garden expert Sue. Just a few spots to begin with because our high clay content might mean it will not perform well for us.