You’ve probably heard our watering lecture for new plants a million times:
Water every day for the first month, every other day for the second month, and twice weekly for the third month. Always in the morning.
But let’s break it down:
🌱Consistency – The consistency of the watering schedule is key. Plants need regular water.
🌅Morning – Always water in the morning so the plants can properly take up water.
📏Deep – Deep waterings ensure that plenty of water gets through the entire root system and encourages growth downward.
💧Hose – Hand-watering with a hose is best for new plants to deliver the deep watering they need to become well established.
And there you have it. To be a watering pro with thriving plants, you need to water consistently, in the morning, deeply with your garden hose. One more time: consistent, morning, deep, hose. Follow this and all of your plants are going to thrive like they never have before!
P.S. Even though it’s rainy season here in Florida, it doesn’t rain every day, but it is hot every day. So if you’re establishing new plants, you might have to water even on days that it’s rained or is going to rain. If we only get a light afternoon drizzle, that’s probably not enough for that month-old 25-gallon Magnolia tree. If you received over an inch of rain, you can skip watering for that day only.
We want you to succeed in your garden, so let us know what questions you have about watering! ☺️