Tips & Tricks of the Trade

Lawn Watering Needs

How to water seedlings

Here is a tricky part when seedlings are involved because two factors will affect their growth. One is that if you use too much water, the seeds may drown and rot. Second, it is too little, and they might fail to grow or die once they start to germinate.

The best option for you is to moisten the soil. Just the right amount of water can help your seed grow. Also, you can cover your seeds with loose plastic. This will create a mini greenhouse environment that holds moisture and heat. Remove the plastic every once in a while so air can come in.

Remember always to keep your soil moist even if small leaves appear.

When watering completely grown plants

Now that your plant is completely grown, the question is, do you need to water it every day? And if so, during what time?

First, remember that you need to water the soil directly and not the plant. Because water evaporates away when directed to the plant. When you water the soil, moisture is retained and helps the plant lock in nutrients it needs from the soil.

If your plants are in a pot, you must be more careful when watering them. They are more dependent on our watering because the roots cannot seek water alone. Water them regularly. Also, you can use a method where you can stand pots in saucers and fill them. But do not let them stand in pots too long because it can damage the roots. You can stand pots for half an hour or so. This method helps a joint problem surface but dry underneath.

Watering plants is best done early in the morning. This gives the plant enough time to absorb the water and get it ready to convert it to energy when the sun gets hotter. If you cannot water your plants, you can water them early in the evening. But never water them during hot afternoons.

During Spring

Spring is the start of the growing season. Your plants are starting to come alive after a long winter.

During this season, you need to water your plants more to compensate for the temperature increase and more hours of daylight.

During springtime, gradually increase water frequency. You need to pay close attention to this time because this is the adjustment period for your plants. If you notice some wilt, you must water and mist more frequently. If your plant is under the sun and you are watering daily or every other day, you can help retain moisture by adding rocks to the top of the soil.

During Summer

The warm weather has finally kicked in—gorgeous sun, flourishing trees, and a blooming garden. But summer is not always fun under the sun. The extreme heat can pose a problem for your plants. This is the time that your watering schedule should be adjusted.

Here is the best time to water your plants more frequently. As mentioned, water your plants in the early mornings. If the weather gets too hot, you can also water your plants early in the evening. You can have a sprinkler installed, too; it can help in the watering, especially if you are at work.

During Autumn

During fall, the weather continues to be dry. It can become very stressful for most plants. When you water your plants during this season, ensure the soil is well-saturated. The best way to do that is with a sprinkler or a hose. You can water your plants thoroughly twice a month during the mid-late fall.

Plants need adequate water to prepare them for the winter. You can water them every other week to a monthly basis throughout the season. If you have added new plants to your garden, they need extra attention. Their roots have not yet developed a substantial root system, and helping them during this season will pay a big dividend next season.

During Winter

Do we need to water plants during the winter? The answer is yes. We all know that during winter, dry conditions can damage the plant more than the cold itself. The cold winter air is dry, and the winds can remove water from plants faster than the roots absorb.

How do we do this? Well, ensure all your plants are well watered before the ground freezes. You can water deeply daily to prepare the plants for the cold weather.

Water the plants if the temperature is 40 Degrees Celsius. Do not water if there is snow or ice on the ground. Also, you can water during the day, especially early morning, to give the plants time to absorb it before the temperature drops during the evening.

No matter the weather, always check your plants and water them frequently to maintain the aesthetic of your lawn.

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