Gardening expert names one watering mistake during heat that can lead to plant death
In summer, during a drought, plants need abundant watering. However, it must be done properly, Otherwise, the greenery can die. Gardening expert Mark Lane named the main mistake that can lead to the death of plants. This is the wrong time to moisten the soil. The expert advises doing it in the morning.
According to Express, this mistake is very common even among experienced gardeners. It is important to choose the moment when evaporation is at its lowest level. However, it is also not recommended in the evening.
Improper watering can cause the plants to die.
"The best time is early in the morning when the temperature outside is lower, between 5:00 and 9:00 a.m., which results in less water loss through evaporation," Lane said.
In addition, he explained that early morning watering is preferable to late evening watering because it allows the plant to dry quickly, which helps protect against the development of fungal diseases.
Plants need to be watered properly.
"Watering at night can lead to the accumulation of water on the soil surface, around the roots and on the leaves, which can lead to fungi, rot, insects and even plant death," the gardener said.
He also recommends hiding plants in containers in a shaded place as they dry out very quickly. It is better to choose places as that do not heat up so much in the sun. You can also cover the soil with mulch so that the moisture does not evaporate quickly and the plant has time to get enough water.
It is important to water the garden at the right time.
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