Never water at lunchtime
No matter whether in the morning or in the evening: Especially during the hot summer months, you should avoid watering at lunchtime if possible. Then it is often so warm that the irrigation water evaporates immediately and does not reach the roots at all or in insufficient quantities. Quite apart from that, even the smallest water droplets act like a magnifying glass and can cause severe damage to leaves, shoots, flowers and fruits - and the more so, the sunnier the plants are. For this reason, automatic irrigation systems are not a good idea in many flower and vegetable beds: Instead, try to always water from below so that leaves and other above-ground parts of plants stay dry.
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Gardeners have to get up early
It is best to use the watering can either early in the morning or late in the evening, with experts recommending watering between three and four o'clock in the morning. At this point the soil is cooler and the leaves are already covered with dew, so that further water does not cause any damage. Furthermore, excess water dries off quickly due to the increasing heat and solar radiation during the day. If you don't want to get up early, you should have done this task by 6 a.m. at the latest. Watering in the evening, on the other hand, has the disadvantage that the moisture lingers longer - and attracts voracious snails, which find these conditions extremely heavenly. If you have a screw problem, changing the pouring time could help solve the problem.
Watering garden plants correctly - the most important tips
In addition to the right time, there are a number of other tips for correct watering. This is how your garden plants get healthy and strong over the summer:
- water early in the morning
- rather penetrate and pour less often
- never water in small sips - the water does not reach the roots
- ensure good drainage: prefer loose soil, loosen heavy soil thoroughly
- always water after fertilizing
- Always water shrubs, perennials and vegetables from below, never from above
- Note the actual water requirements of different plants
- Avoid waterlogging
Tips
Do not water your plants according to a schedule, but as required: This can vary greatly depending on the type of plant, growth phase, weather and temperature. Basically, water must be poured again when the soil feels dry to the touch at a depth of about two centimeters after a finger test.
