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Plants can suffer 'irreversible damage' if you water them at these times of the day
Be cautious when watering your garden plants during the summer months.
During the hot, summer months soil in garden plants tends to dry out very quickly. Many people believe it's fine to water plants at any time of the day, as the main thing is they are getting watered, however experts claim this is not the case.
According to professionals, timing is very important when it comes to feeding your greenery. The main reason for sticking to the strict time guidelines is to avoid evaporation. This allows plants to get the moisture before the warm air removes it from the soil.
Watering your plants at a certain time, particularly during very warm temperatures, can also help prevent certain diseases from arising. This can also reduce any stress plants may be under in the heat.
Gardeners should also avoid overhead watering and what type of water is being poured over some plants.
According to the gardening pros at Blooming Expert, the best time to water outdoor plants for maximum effectiveness is late afternoon or very early evening (between four and 6pm, while there's still some brightness and warmth left in the air) is the 'best time' of day to water garden plants, according to the Express.
They noted that giving plants a drink in the early evening is 'better than letting them suffer irreversible damage until the next morning'.
During hot weather, the soil might dry out quite quickly, and plants might urgently require moisture to survive.
The goal here is that even overnight, the residual heat can enable some surface moisture to evaporate, and the plant's immediate requirement for water can surpass the normal hazards.
For those watering their plants in the late evening, be mindful of watering more directly to the root zone rather than the leaves, as wet leaves become diseased leaves.
Taking to the Gardening Hints and Tips Facebook page, gardeners shared their thoughts on the best time to water plants - the majority opted for the evening. Shannon R-Lease said, 'I do evenings. When the sun sets over the house. Between five and 5:30pm.
Margaret Collinsworth wrote: 'I like to water in the evenings. It gives the plants overnight to drink.'
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Shane Paul commented: 'I do my plants in the evening, but lawn sprinklers are set to go off at 6am for 30 minutes. Shouldn't leave a lawn damp overnight on purpose (obvs can't help if it rained), can lead to more disease growth, and middle of the day, it just evaporates and can't soak into the ground.'
Jack Pockl added: 'Water in the evening - the plant and soil retain more moisture.
"Watering in the morning or afternoon allows the water to evaporate, so less water is held in the soil for the roots.'
The amount of water a plant needs will vary depending on the location, the variety of the plant, the soil, and other factors.
"For instance, most plants will get sufficient water with spring rains and only need watering during periods without rainfall. Then, when summer comes, they might need a lot of water depending on the temperatures.
