Given that moisture is essential to the growth of all plants, why not ensure that you are watering your plants properly? Watering plants the right way will help you save water and time!
5 Plant Watering Tips That Can Save You Time and Money
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Provide the right amount of water. Similar to a balanced diet, plants require a balanced amount of water.
One of the best ways to determine how much water your plants or garden receive is to set a rain gauge. Check it after each rainfall or use several in conjunction with sprinklers to determine if and when the sprinkler has provided enough water.
Some plants are disease-susceptible by nature therefore take extra care and avoid watering these type of plants at night. If too much water stays on these type of plants for too long, fungus is likely to develop given the dark moist environment.
It might seem obvious, recent weather and of course soil type will also influence how much and how often you should undertake watering plants. Clay soils hold more water than sandy soils.
The best time to water plants is either in the evening or early in the morning when the sun is less hot. Remember, watering plants in intense heat will cause more water evaporation which leaves less water for plants.
Providing an inch of water a week for most plants is a good rule of thumb to follow for many plants. Of course, there are exceptions to every rule and of course the type of plant or the stage of its growth will make a difference in how much water to provide. Too much water will drown plants because soil pores will fill up with water leaving little or no oxygen for plant roots.
Here is a brief list of some plants that should only be watered in the morning:
Watering plants is the equivalent of drinking enough water to stay properly hydrated. Providing an inch of water a week for most plants is a good rule of thumb to follow for many plants. Too much water will drown plants because soil pores will fill up with water leaving little or no oxygen for plant roots. Remember, watering plants in intense heat will cause more water evaporation which leaves less water for plants.
Some plants are disease-susceptible by nature therefore take extra care and avoid watering these type of plants at night.
Watering plants should not be seen as a task but as the foundation to growing healthy and beautiful plants.
Roses
Tomatoes
Beans
Most Fruits
Peonies
Geraniums
Dahlia
Overall, knowing when and how much to water is a balancing act or rather a science and an art. Simply, monitor your garden or plants daily to determine your watering needs throughout the growing season.
