Should you water your outdoor potted plants every day?
Watering potted plants once a day or even twice daily may be necessary, especially if the weather turns hot and windy or your outdoor containers are located in full sunlight. Watch closely, and check moisture levels often. As a result, patio containers and potted plants should be watered more frequently than plants that are in your garden beds and landscape. To help your potted plants grow their healthiest, we recommend planting them in the best potting soil.Containers need frequent watering. Because there is little soil in a pot to hold water, container plants need to be watered more frequently than plants in the ground. In hot weather, they may need to be watered daily. They also need more water later in the season as they grow larger.
How often should I water a potted plant?
Early in spring when your plants are smaller and the temperatures are lower you may only have to water every 3 or 4 days. As the plants get larger and the mercury creeps higher be prepared to water every day, with small pots or water “pigs” you might even have to water twice a day. Many gardeners wonder about the ideal time to water their plants. Martha Stewart shares her expert advice: avoid watering during the heat of the day 🥵 or late in the afternoon before nightfall. Instead, embrace the early morning! Plants thrive when watered in the AM, responding with vibrant growth.
What is the best time of day to water my outdoor plants?
The best time to water plants is in the morning or evening. More importantly, watering at these times actually helps the plant retain water. If you water in the afternoon, especially during summer, the heat and sun are at their peak and the plant’s water will evaporate instead of absorbing into the soil and roots. If your soil is dry 12 hours after watering, you may need to water your garden twice a day. If it’s drying out within 24 hours, you’ll need to water every day while conditions stay the same. If it’s still moist after 24 hours, you can wait a day or two to water again.