The difference of
having a dry or wet garden soil sometimes makes the difference between having a
live plant or dead plant. Watering brings life to your garden plants and
therefore is essential for their growth and development.
Some gardeners,
however, forget the fact that plants are designed to neither swim nor dive.
Plants need water, but they don’t fancy scuba diving. In this post I’ll try to
explain how to avoid over watering and get much appreciation from your plants
in return.
Timely Diagnosis is Essential
I always monitor the condition of my
plants. You’ll know that the clock is ticking when the leaves start to look
limp or turn yellow.
You are probably aware of the fact
that plants which don’t get enough water also
show these signs, but their foliage turn drily and shivery. When you see the
signs of sagged leaves, you have to react right away.
How to Save Your Plants from Drowning?
What are your options? Go to the
market and get water meters. They measure the moist level in soil. Or pick a
cheaper option. It’s called a finger. Take one of your potted plants and put your finger into the soil
down to the first knuckle. If it’s wet, don’t water the plant for a couple of
days.
You should always buy quality soil
and top-quality seeds. My first priority is to get to
know my plants starting from seeds. Some demand more water, some desire less
water. The more knowledge on seeds and plants you’ll get, the less will be the
probability of you making a gardening mistake like over watering.
Do you have some experience with
over watering?
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