I got tired of hauling buckets of water to my distant trees and dumping the water at the base of the tree only to see it quickly run off. I took some old 5-gallon buckets and drilled a 1/4-in.

As the temperatures continue to rise it is always good to have a watering plan. Think about watering ... gallons per 100 square feet) each time. Containers can dry out very quickly.

She fills the buckets a couple of times a week so the water drains slowly into the soil. Choose buckets with thick, firm sides so they don’t buckle, and don’t forget the drainage holes in the ...