Does it matter if you water plants in the morning or evening?
Morning Watering is Best That drying time is important because when leaves stay wet overnight, it invites all sorts of issues like mildew, mold, and fungal disease. Tommy puts it simply: “When the foliage stays wet, it can lead to bacteria and fungus. You don’t want water just sitting there all night. Answer: Early morning (5:00 to 9:00 am) is the best time to water the garden when using a sprinkler, garden hose, or any other device that wets the plant foliage. When watering is completed, the plant foliage dries quickly. The rapid drying of plant foliage helps guard against the development of fungal diseases.
What is the best time of year to visit a Garden Centre?
Most people would not think it, but February is a busy time at the garden center. Although, the end of December and the beginning of January is slow, by February we are in full swing. Plants for spring are being planted and being moved to get ready for when you come to shop in the coming months. The arrival of April signals one of the busiest times of year in the garden – there are vegetable seeds to sow and flowers and bulbs to plant, as well as numerous jobs to tick off.
Do plants do better with morning or afternoon sun?
Morning sun is tends to be superior to afternoon sun because it will dry dew from leaves of the plant, which reduces disease, and it is cooler. Most plants, even those that tolerate full sun, will appreciate even momentary respite from the afternoon sun. Evening is best for garden chores that risk stressing plants. Relief from the sun, cooler temps and increased moisture will aid their recovery, whereas the blazing afternoon heat would further stress or even kill them.
Do you need to water plants in September?
In autumn and winter, it depends how wet the ground is, or if rain is due. At this time of year, it’s only really necessary to water in if we are experiencing a dry spell, to make sure the roots don’t dry out. From mid-March until the end of September, water plants two to three times a week. If the soil feels dry three or four inches below the surface, water. A common rule of thumb is that most plants need the equivalent of one inch of rainfall a week, on average—enough to soak into the soil about six inches. However, in hot weather, plants may need more.