Rachel Marek

Just because your plants look drab and dull this fall doesnt mean its time to stop watering.

it’s possible for you to avoid plant diseases, like powdery mildew, by keeping plant leaves dry.

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Rachel Marek

Toavoid this issue, slowly wean established plants off supplemental water by waiting a bit longer between waterings.

But if youre experiencing a rainy autumn, you may not have to water your plants at all.

When Should You Stop Watering Plants in Fall?

Aster Daisy

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If youre experiencing a rainy autumn, you may not need to water your trees at all!

Gardeners in cold climates dont need to water their plants in winter.

Different colors of mums

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Autumn tree branch in rain.

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Geranium leaves with frost.

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