Even with water restrictions in place, it is still possible to create an attractive garden without using copious amounts of water.
Soil preparation and mulch are essential in a water wise garden. Good mulch has many advantages, including
* Adding valuable nutrients and humus to the soil as it breaks down,
* Keeping the soil temperature uniform,
* Reducing [...]

Hoeing :
Hoeing or forking is an operation in which the surface soil around the plant, is loosened with a hoe (khurpi) or a fork and is turned inside out. The hoeing may be up to 7-15 cm (3-16in.) depth. The object of hoeing is to keep the soil porous so that light, air and water [...]