Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Watering primer--when, how often, how much?

Watering in the morning is best. Morning watering allows less water to evaporate as you water and allows plant leaves to dry out which can help avoid diseases.

Watering more thoroughly is better than watering more frequently. A thorough watering helps plants to establish deeper, stronger roots.

An overall rule of thumb is to give your plants 1 inch of water per week. The amount of water depends on the soil type, air temperature, wind, type of plants, age of the plants, in-ground vs. in containers, including type and size of containers.
Watering in the morning allows less water to evaporate as you water
and allows plant leaves to dry out which can help avoid diseases.

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