Watering outdoor plants is a critical part of keeping them healthy and vibrant. The amount and frequency of watering depends on the season, the type of plant, and the weather conditions. To help ensure healthy plants, it’s important to understand the correct way to water outdoor plants.
Water Frequency: During hot summer months, most plants need to be watered every two to three days. In cooler spring or fall months, watering can be reduced to once a week. Newly planted plants may need more frequent watering until they become established.
Water Amount: As a general rule, water should be applied until it has soaked into 10-12 inches of soil. Make sure not to water too much; if water runs off before it has had time to soak in, apply less next time.
Time of Day: Watering outdoor plants in the morning is generally best because it gives the plant time to absorb water in preparation for the heat of the day. If you must water in the evening (due to work or travel commitments) try not to wet foliage as this can encourage fungal diseases.
Special Considerations: Hanging baskets and other containers will dry out faster than garden beds so require more frequent watering. Plants that are growing in sandy soil will also require more frequent watering than those growing in loam or clay-based soils.
By understanding how much, how often and when to water your outdoor plants you can ensure they stay healthy and vibrant all season long.
Conclusion: The correct way to water outdoor plants depends on factors such as type of plant, season, soil type and weather conditions. As a general rule, most plants need regular watering during hot summer months and less frequent watering during cooler spring or fall months.
Water should be applied until it has soaked into 10-12 inches of soil and should be done in the morning when possible. Special considerations such as container planting or sandy soil may require more frequent watering.
