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If you're also trying to find out how often to water your new potted flowers, then hopefully this will help a little.
Last year I invested in some potted flowers for the porches of my home for the first time in my life and I killed the flowers...and very quickly if I might add.
Why? Didn't water them enough, apparently. I killed them with death-by-no-water. My first problem was that I couldn't reach them to keep them watered. They were up too high, even with a chair.
The second problem? I didn't use a chain to bring the pot down lower. I was still new to all of this, so I didn't realize I had that option. The flowers were just hanging from a hook and the sad little things were dried up in no time...
Why? Didn't water them enough, apparently. I killed them with death-by-no-water. My first problem was that I couldn't reach them to keep them watered. They were up too high, even with a chair.
The second problem? I didn't use a chain to bring the pot down lower. I was still new to all of this, so I didn't realize I had that option. The flowers were just hanging from a hook and the sad little things were dried up in no time...
What did I do to make sure I didn't kill my flowers this year?
This year I did things differently. The first thing I did was my research about how often to water my flowers. What I learned is that there is no definitive answer as to how often to water your flowers. The answer to that question lays in the weather in your region and how much water you use when you water the flowers.
According to gardening experts you do not necessarily have to water your potted flowers every day, but you should check the soil everyday. If the soil feels moist the flowers do not need to be watered. I also had a local farm family advise me on this matter and they told me to check the soil. If it's moist don't water, if it's dry then add water. This has worked and no more dead flowers.
How much water should you use to water potted flowers?
Depends upon the pot size. What you don't want to do is soak your flowers. Soaking them is just as bad as not watering them at all. You don't want to drown the poor dears - I did this too. Fill a watering can with water and water the flowers carefully, making sure to wet the entire pot of flowers.
What temperature water should I use to water my potted flowers?
The temperature of the water should be about room temperature. However, it should be noted that different outdoor flower types require different temperatures of water.
What is the best time of day to water outdoor flowers?
Many gardening experts agree that it's best to water outdoor flowers early in the morning or early in the evening. I personally prefer to water mine early in the morning between 6-8 a.m..
Hopefully these tips on how often to water your potted flowers will provide you with the answers that you're searching for, so your flowers grow beautifully. Good luck!
