Proper Watering Techniques
Water! You have to do it consistently and you have to do it right.
It doesn't do any good to water a plant only when you plant it then
wait for Mother Nature to take care of it. If you do, you'll have
a dead plant.
Check the plant once a week. Probe a long, pointed object into the
ground. If you can't push it in, or if it comes out clean, it's time
to water.
Lay a hose at the base of the plant for an hour or so. A layer of
mulch will help lock the moisture in. Don't rely on sprinklers to
do the job. Water in the mornings or evenings. At Brady Nursery,
we prefer mornings, as the risk of starting a fungus problem is less
likely.
Always remember: too much of a good thing can be as bad as having
too little. Plants, like anything else, can drown. It's a lot harder
to undo overwatering, so be sure to check before watering.
Your plants will love you for it! |
