A successful Garden maintenance is the result of many factors, one of the most important of
which is adequate water. It is essential that you know how much water to give
your plants and vegetables, striking a balance that will benefit the entire
garden. Early morning watering is best for an established garden. If plants
wilt, be sure to check the soil and narrow down the problems before watering.
There are several different ways in which to water a garden,
from a watering can to a hose, to a hand sprayer to irrigation hoses and
sprinkler systems. No matter which you decide to use, you need to know your
plants and how much water they need and tolerate for optimal growth.
Over-and under
watering can be devastating to your garden, though it is often difficult to
tell which one is the problem because they cause the same result: root rot. One
such sign of either is wilted leaves.
Transplants and newly sown seeds need to be kept constantly
moist for the first few weeks, so water your freshly planted garden lightly
every time the surface is dry, or twice a day in hot weather. It's preferable
to water early in the morning, and then in the early evening, following the
hottest part of the day.
Seedlings should emerge from the ground in a week or two. If
the weather is cool, it may take a bit longer. Transplants take a while to
recover once they have been planted. You will know they are doing fine when you
see them start to grow, usually within one to two weeks.
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