What Rain Does That Irrigation Can’t: Soil, Microbes, and Plant Response
Plants need water to grow, and because the weather is unpredictable at the best of times, supplemental irrigation is often needed for a good harvest and is essential in desert areas. However, you may have noticed that after a good rainfall, your garden seems to go through a growth spurt. In this article, we’ll break down the differences between rainwater and irrigation water, why rainwater does so much, and how storing rainwater can deliver some of the benefits....