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Marylou Coffman is a firm believer in flood irrigation, which is "absolutely the best thing for roses. The water soaks down two feet, right to the roots of the plant." In summer, she floods twice a month.
If the soil falls somewhere between a loose, sandy soil and a rich, deep loam soil, planting a garden in rows can be simple, inexpensive and quick. Water row gardens by flood irrigation in furrows or use sprinklers, drip irrigation or soaker hoses.
Because deep watering is better than frequent shallow applications, Caffey practices flood irrigation, watering up to 2 inches twice a week and using layers of straw to hold in moisture.
 See also: Grow, Growing, Plant, Flower, Irrigation
  
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