Wise Watering Ways

In garden areas where it is sunny and hot, and we grow plants such as sedums or Mediterranean herbs like rosemary or lavender, we at Healing Roots Design like to use an ancient watering technology called Ollas, which are the terra-cotta vessels pictured above.

How do they work? We fill them with water and plant them in the soil, like any other plant. As water evaporates from the soil, it pulls the water from the terra-cotta out and into the soil, nourishing the plants. Pretty amazing! Ollas come in various sizes. Simply refill with water as needed.

This is a passive watering system that allows people to go away for a week on vacation and still have their plants watered! A great addition to any garden on the sunny side.

Curious about Ollas and how to work with the hot and dry areas of your garden?  Reach out for a consultation!