Do not let the flowerbed dry out completely
Quite a few gardeners have difficulty finding or using the right amount of water. to water regularly. Very few plants can tolerate constant moisture, but flowering plants in particular do not benefit from regular drying out. So make sure that the root ball never dries out completely. On the other hand, it is allowed to dry slightly, this stimulates root growth.
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Always penetrate and pour in small doses
Do not water too often, but rather less often and for it penetratingly. So that the large amounts of water do not run off unused before they seep in, always only water in small partial doses: The next slosh only takes place when the previous one has disappeared into the ground is.
Adjust the amount of water to the needs of the plants
Do not water all the flowers in the flowerbed in the same way, but adapt the watering behavior to the actual needs of the respective species. You can reduce this work by doing
plants Put in the bed with a similar need for moisture and also nutrients.Avoid waterlogging
Waterlogging occurs above all when the soil is compacted and the excess irrigation water cannot simply continue to seep away. You can solve this problem by installing drainage afterwards and loosening the soil, for example with a Digging fork and a hoe.
Water the whole root ball
Never water the plant with water only in one specific place, as this only promotes one-sided root growth. Instead, water all around so that the precious liquid can reach all parts of the root.
Water early in the morning or late in the evening
Especially on hot summer days you should water either early in the morning or late in the evening when the blazing sun does not allow the moisture to evaporate immediately. In this way, despite and because of the heat, sufficient water gets to the roots.
Do not wet leaves
Always water flowers from below and never wet the leaves or flowers - wet leaves, especially if they cannot dry off quickly enough, are ideal breeding grounds for Fungal diseases.
Tips
Irrigation systems are only conditionally suitable for automatic watering of flower beds. It is therefore better to use drip or spray nozzle systems.
