Most garden experts agree that plants grow best with early morning or early evening watering.
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But regularly watering plants after dark can lead to some serious problems, like pests and diseases.
This gives plants more time to absorb moisture and limits the spread of plant diseases and pests.
Trees and shrubs absorb soil moisture more readily at these times of the day!
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