7 Tips For Watering Planters And Containers
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Watering plants growing in containers is a key task to take care of in summer. These tips will ensure your planters don’t dry out.
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Pick the right size of containers
The larger the container, the more soil and thus water it can hold.
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Pick the right type of container
Avoid terracotta and metal and stick with plastic, resin or wood containers.
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Pick the right soil
Use a good quality container potting soil with either coconut coir or peatmoss to retain moisture.
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When to water
Do the finger test to see if soil is damp or dry. Lift smaller containers to check the weight.
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How much to water
Ensure water drains out of the drain holes. If using self-watering containers, fill the reservoir.
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How often to water
In hot, dry weather you’ll need to water at least daily if not twice a day for small to medium-sized containers, large containers every 2-3 days.
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Automated watering
Use a drip irrigation system for containers or upend a water bottle with small holes poked in the lid.
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