7 Watering Tips

Watering plants is the key to helping plants to survive and thrive. They need water for not only photosynthesis—the process by which they convert sunlight into energy—but also to transport nutrients throughout the plant.

Water also helps plants absorb critical nutrients. Without water, plants can’t dissolve the soil’s minerals and nutrients needed for growing and developing. Plus, water provides turgor pressure, which keeps plant cells rigid and upright. Lacking turbo pressure, plants will wilt and die.

Below are tips we suggest to people to keep your plants hydrated:

• Research your plant’s water needs:
• Cluster plants with similar water needs
• Water deeply and infrequently:
• Water early morning or late evening
• Use a soaker hose or drip irrigation system
• Mulching correctly
• Check soil moisture

One caveat when it comes to watering plants: don’t over-water. It can lead to root rot—a deadly fungal disease. Also, make sure you adjust your schedule to the region’s weather. Water more during dry periods. Water less during cool, rainy periods. Finally, watch for water stress.