Container-grown plants may require watering twice a day.
How Much Water Does My Garden Need?
The best way to determine if the garden needs water is to check the condition of the soil.
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If it is dry two inches below the surface, it’s time to water.
Light watering causes shallow roots that are not healthy.
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It also allows wet foliage to dry quickly to help prevent disease.
Deadheading helps prepare the plant to bloom again once the heat wave passes.
Set up a consistent schedule so they don’t dry out.
Porous, unglazed terracotta or clay pots will dry out more quickly than plastic or glazed containers.
Check newly planted plants frequently and water deeply around the root ball and beyond to encourage root growth.
Wait until the heat wave subsides to plant or propagate.
Most plants will begin wilting when they need water but the true test is to feel the soil.
Use a garden spade to dig down.
If the soil is dry two inches deep, the plant needs water.
Container-grown plants, however, may require twice daily watering to keep the soil evenly moist.
