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Watering Your Garden Flowers the Right Way 

By stacy ling

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Have you ever wondered how much or how little to water your flower  gardens? It can be a tough balance between how much is too much or too  little, am I right? Here's what you need to know.

Know Your Soil: The Foundation of Hydration Before you grab the hose, let’s get down to the  nitty-gritty: your soil.  Well-draining soil allows water to reach the roots  efficiently while preventing waterlogging that can drown them.

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Seasonal Shifts: Watering with the Rhythms of Nature Plants adjust their thirst with the seasons. So we need to water more or less accordingly.

Container Gardens  Container gardens will have unique watering needs. Unlike their in-ground counterparts, container plants are surrounded by limited soil, which dries out faster, particularly in the summer heat. So, be prepared to water them more frequently, especially during hot spells.

Each Flower Has Its Preference Different flower types have  varying water requirements. To avoid underwatering or overwatering your  precious blooms, group them based on their watering needs. You can find  this information on plant tags and plant descriptions for the flowers  you plant.

Location  Watering based on the big picture environmental factors like sunlight, wind, and humidity can greatly affect how much or how little you need to water. Plants basking in full sun will dry out much faster than their shade-loving buddies. Similarly,  windy or humid days might require adjustments too.

Target the Roots, Not the Foliage  Here’s a golden rule: aim for the roots, not the foliage. This is why drip irrigation and soaker hoses work so well.  Overhead watering can encourage fungal diseases.  Instead, use watering cans, soaker hoses, or drip irrigation systems to  deliver water directly to the root zone.

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