Cover your soil with a blanket of organic material such as straw, leaves, shredded paper or cardboard, or bark. This will moderate soil temperature, prevent runoff and evaporation, and hold moisture in the for longer periods between waterings.
People also ask, how do you keep soil from drying out?
Cover with Mulch
Straw, grass clippings, wood chips and other forms of shredded organic matter do wonders to keep soil moist. A 3-inch-thick layer spread over the soil surface is a good start for areas that dry out too quickly, but a 6- to 8-inch-thick layer is highly effective at preventing moisture loss.
In this manner, how do I make my soil more absorbent?
The most effective way to improve water penetration in soil is to add organic matter. Coarse organic matter separates the clay particles, creating pores for passage of water. At the start of your growing season, use a tiller to work about 3 inches of organic matter into the top 8 inches of soil.
