Post: Morning Watering Wins

Water is life, but even in the garden, timing makes all the difference. The early morning is the ideal moment to water your plants — before the sun climbs high and the heat begins to evaporate moisture. At dawn, the ground is cool, and leaves have all day to dry, reducing the risk of fungal infections and mildew.
When you water in the evening, the soil stays wet overnight, inviting mold, rot, and slugs. Midday watering, meanwhile, wastes water due to evaporation and can even shock plants with sudden temperature differences.
For best results, water deeply and less frequently. This encourages roots to grow downward in search of moisture, making plants more drought-resistant. A light sprinkle only wets the surface and trains roots to stay shallow.
Use drip irrigation or a soaker hose to deliver water straight to the roots without wetting the foliage. Pair this with organic mulch — straw, wood chips, or shredded leaves — to retain soil moisture and reduce weeds. Master watering, and your garden will reward you with vigor and resilience.