Different types of plants require different amounts of water. With outdoor plants, you can’t control the plants getting too much water if your area gets a lot of rain, so you need to make sure the soil has proper drainage. Too much water will affect plant growth just as much as too little.

Water. Water is the ultimate liquid for plants. It provides moisture for cell structure and strength and is a carrier for the nutrients the plants take from the soil. As long as the soil contains all the basic nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus and potash, water is the only liquid plants require for healthy growth.

HOW TO WATER YOUR PLANTS

1. Water Where the Roots Are. Focus the water at the soil level and keep applying it until the plant’s entire root ball is thoroughly soaked.
2. Check the Soil Before Watering.
3. Water in the Morning.
4. Water Slowly.
5. Make Every Drop Count.
6. Don’t Overwater.
7. Don’t Let Them Go Dry.
8. Use Mulch to Conserve Moisture.

While the roots of a plant take up water, they also need air to breathe. Overwatering, in simple terms, drowns your plant. If there is too much water or the soil is constantly wet, there is not enough air pockets. This results in a limited oxygen supply and plants are not able to breathe.

If the grass is too wet, you shouldn’t mow and if it’s too dry you shouldn’t either. Remember, mowing is a stressful event for your lawn. If you mow when it’s already under stress, such as during dry spell or drought, then it will become even more stressed. You don’t like to be stressed and neither does your poor lawn.

If it’s not convenient to water in the morning, late afternoon is the next best time. However, don’t wait too long. Although it might seem smart to wait until night, when temperatures are cooler, watering in the evening keeps lawns wet overnight, which can make the grass susceptible to disease.

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