SHL Episode 5 - How To Cut Up Soaker Hoses For Garden Watering

07/06/20 • 12 min

An Oregon Cottage Podcast: Simple Real Foods, Gardening & DIY

Learn why soaker hoses in your garden not only save water but also promote healthier growth. It's because they drip or finely spray water at the base of your garden plants, allowing it to soak down to the roots. But what do you do if you have three 6 foot beds and a 50 foot soaker? You cut it up and put it back together again. Jami and Brian also share about their faux marble countertop and metal table top projects.

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