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Water Deeply, Not Constantly
A thorough morning soak is more useful than frequent splashes that never reach the roots.
A thorough morning soak is more useful than frequent splashes that never reach the roots.
Growing conditions
Summer watering
Best timeEarly morning
AimMoist soil below the surface
The practical routine
Adjust timing for your own soil, exposure and local weather.
Season calendar
Do the small job
A thorough morning soak is more useful than frequent splashes that never reach the roots.
Check again next week
Small repeated checks are more useful than one dramatic intervention.
Troubleshooting
Water runs straight through
Dry potting mix may need several smaller passes before it absorbs properly.
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