I've been gardening since I was 10 - I'm 64 now. I come from a long line of gardeners, studied horticulture at the college level and am a certified Master Gardener. I feel confident in saying YOU have the best information and excellent delivery of your information - thank you!
Touché! Gardening since 1962 65 Years old. My Dad was a Nurseryman at Spring Hill for 55 years. I was a Nurseryman for 17 years and had a gardening Business for another four. Raise on a Farm. I HAVE to grow things. Cheers!
Hey im new to gardening and got roses. How do you tell if the soil needs water? I keep over watering mine and i dont want it to happen again. Also any small fruits i can grow reccomendations?
I swear, after going through probably 50-80 different videos on gardening, it seems like this guy is speaking directly to me and answering all of the questions I have that no one else was answering. When I get through watching his videos I'm going to be a Master Gardener, I know it!
I'm watching your video for the 2nd time cuz you are really clear. I have been a gardener for 50 years and have run into every garden problem imaginable. for the last 20 years i have been gardening in the high desert of New Mexico. A of today, June 26th we haven't had any rain since the last little snow in April. watering is the most important thing here. Thanks for all the good pointers. And pray for rain.
I’m a new gardener, never even had houseplants before. Now I’m starting a container vegetable garden in my yard and I LOVE your videos. You give great information, you get straight to the point and it’s so easy to understand and apply your teachings. Thank you.
I've started my first container garden. I've never had a garden before. I do canning, so I plan on canning zucchini and tomatoes! 🍅 Good luck! Today, I dusted my leaves under and over with food grade diatomaceous earth because of a pincer bug problem that was eating my cucumbers..
@@catriamou I don't know about caterpillars.. But I dust only the plants that have a bug problem. DE kills all insects, good and bad. So only treat the problem plants. I did see a video that said DE should kill caterpillars and snails also. I haven't tested that. It's a good question to look up for answers.. 🌻
Hi, Kevin. RUclips recently suggested you to me and I'm glad it did. Of course I am now a subscriber. I'm a 59 year old organic gardening nut with almost no experience but with years of intensive study. I must say I love your teaching style. Despite my over-a-decade's-worth of study (mostly from reading and a horticulture class I took in college), I learn things from every one of your videos. I believe that teaching is the most noble calling. You are a great teacher, Kevin. Thank you for sharing with us all.
My 9 year old and I started a container garden this year, and oh man, he constantly worries about his “babies”, and we have to constantly keep him from overwatering! This will be a great explanation video to show him (and I needed it too!) thanks!
Hey, not really commenting a lot, but i have to say, i like your channel. I'm a gardener myself, and i already know a lot of what your talking about, but i think you're a really fine guy, and i really like your style of presentation. Gardeners never know everything about their business, although they sometimes act like they do. I'm more into landscaping, but love vegetable gardening, and i learned a lot from you, so, thank you. What came to my mind watching this vid, is watering seedlings. I use a spray bottle for that. That way, you can give your little babies just the right amount of water at exactly the spot they need it. keep on gardening, it's one of the most important things a person can do.
You might want to try watering from the bottom too. Put water in tub, and put plants in so they can soak it up from the roots. Top watering can sometimes cause salt deposits to form.
You mentioned Ray Padula products. I once had one of their garden hoses for 3 years and it failed, just from a lot of everyday use/sun/weather. I always save receipts...this hose had like a 5 year guarantee. I contacted them with a copy of my receipt, and they immediately replace my hose at no charge without any questions. I always buy their products now.
Crazy! I live in San Diego and have totally walked passed your garden. No joke, I remember walking by while on a construction project and thinking, “Now, that’s a decent garden!” Thanks for the watering advice, neighbor.
I’m starting community school garden and your channel has helped me and my team out so much. Before I watched your videos, I knew nothing about gardening, and now I’m teaching others about gardening. Thank you so much!! I love your videos! Keep educating and inspiring!
I’m 63 & and an avid gardener. I am the Garden gal at Home Depot & watering plants in the Southwest is the most important aspect of gardening success…. Especially in summer…And SHADE!! I too water early morning with coffee, feed birds.. or after DARK so no dangerous water drops on leaves…Thanks for the information!!!
I love this guy. Easy voice to listen too. Very knowledgeable and has taught me heaps. I’ve never been good at looking after plants but have been trying to create a little garden on my balcony. Slowly getting better thanks to Kevin.
I'm totally digging the long watering wand. I live in Louisiana where the spiders think I grow the plants for them. They keep bugs off but they also jump at me if I get to close. Can't lean in and water them. I've been watering them like rain. The plants like it ok but I don't like doing it because it smushes the little sprouts into the dirt, and it can burn the leaves if the sun is to bright and it always is here. I've watered during the day and the water just became magnified droplets of death for the leaves. Definitely going to have to get a wand.
So useful! My mom is a huge gardener and I can say I have heard her mention all of these once or twice when I'd help her with the garden. Always nice to share info! love your channel so much.
I love watching you. I am a brand new gardener and I love how you talk about what seems complicated for me. Thanks for being such a good teacher and showing clear examples. ❤️
Ive been overwatering, i watered every 3-4 days and my acer is dying from it so yeah, dont be scared of the soil looking a bit dry :). Awesome info btw and i love your channel.
That planter/container you held when you talked about over watering has a drainage hole, the black button on the bottom is removable, I kept mine one when I was putting soil in, but once I planted I was able to pull It off ☺️
I’m a master gardener who was surprised to learn that a drip hose and a soaker hose are not the same!! Obviously, I’ve been watering by hand for many years. Thank you for your clear, short informational messages.
I’m lucky if I remember to water my plants 😣. I’ve done better this season thank to your channel. I mainly garden because it’s relaxing and it’s time for myself, if anything survives my “black thumb” then even better. These tips are definitely where I’ve gone wrong in the past so thank you
Thanks for all the suggestions on when to water. I live and grow in the heat of the Arizona desert in Phoenix. I found that watering early in the AM so the water on the leaves will dry BEFORE the sun hits them, is so much better for my plants. I water heavy every other day. My garden is still growing tomatoes and peppers. It's mid June already, and this is the latest I have ever had tomatoes! SO! I guess I finally found the right amount of water! Happy growing!
Great video with lots of practical advice. With seeds and new sprouts, I lay down enough water to keep the bed moist. After a little growth, I pull in the mulch and cut back a little on the watering, going from 2X a day to once in the morning. My experience with tomatoes is just the opposite of what you're advising. I've found that during the fruiting stage, the tomatoes easily split if they get a lot of water. Nothing I can do about the rain, but I tend hold back, watering once in the morning every other day.
I’m at Home Depot now awaiting clearance to enter and realize I need a quick connect. This will make life much easier for hand watering. Fantastic video!
I love your channel - My dad gave me my own patch in the garden at the age of 8 and I have been hooked ever since - I would say I am a good gardener these days at the age of nearly 50 however I love learning tips from others - always something to learn . . . Thanks
When was growing up after my dad mow the lawn he would take the mow grass and put in on top of the soil in our garden and I never knew what the purpose was until my dad explained it to me about locking moisture of the soil just like you said. I have been using the method all my life. It works.
I like the analogy of a dry sponge. If a kitchen sponge is really dry and you run it under a steam of water, most of the water just runs off because it is slightly hydrophobic. So, as Kevin said, water a little, give it time to soak in &open up and be receptive to absorbing the next watering. For$10-15 you can buy a water & pH combo meter for house plants (which I realized I needed cuz, yes, I over watered too many of them) So now, when I water I carry around a little bucket with my meter & a few tools and before I water, I use the meter instead of my finger, cuz it can go deeper and test different levels in the soil then sometimes, especially when the weather changes, I check again AFTER watering to see if I watered enough. and since Im Spending a few extra minutes at many of the plants, I have my bucket & tools to take care of weeds, trimming, harvesting, etc. Soon I hope to have 96% of my plants automatically watered with drip or sprinklers.
My question is automated watering How To. How do you set it up for the plants across the walkway from your water faucet / source? I am concerned about tripping on cords / hoses for those plants on the other side of the walkway. A tripping hazard (and sadly no, I can’t wire or place tubing under the cement walkway fyi. Thank you anyone who may answer
Mel's mix: 1-1-1 equal parts compost, peat moss, vermiculite/perlite. That's what I'm trying out for first time this season as it promises to hold moisture and keep the soil soft and nutrient dense for those roots. I definitely needed this class on watering. Thank you sir!
This is my second season gardening and I am learning so much from your channel. I am also glad that you explain in a newbie way, meaning that you break down the meanings and gardening lingo. Feel more confident on taking care of my garden.
I'm an Over-Watering Addict. Lol. Thank you for your video. Some things I KNEW but don't PRACTICE. Like actually putting my fingers into the soil to check it. Succulents are my main victims. Poor things are loved to death. I'm actually getting better now. Yesterday I took more time with each area and plant to see what, if anything, it needed. Turns out they're all just fine without my interference sometimes. Less work....you'd think I'd realize that on my own. Thanks again!
You are very smart, educated and ALSO a good educator. You do not waste words, you do not woffle. Here in south west UK it is a little hard to translate from San Diego. None the less I enjoy and appre c iate your very targetted input
@@dcwatashi People who are living life to the max! Didnt buy into the govs media hype. Perhaps they saw the scientific evidence that showed its 99.9% survivable...
I've been a semi-adequate gardener for several years, but never quite "got it". Your vids are direct and concise enough to help people like me get over the "make it up as you go along" hump and become more proficient. Thanks for the great content.
I am a complete newbie to gardening and I am especially nervous when it comes to seeds growing but your channel so far is very informative and helpful!.
I’m currently in the process of growing my own Boysenberry plants 🌱 and I was told that they have to be watered only at least 3 times a week. They’re in pots on my porch and I water 💦 them on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays with a watering can not with a hose. And so far they’ve grown and are very healthy, but I will transplanting in about a month to my backyard and I’ve got soil and fertilizer for it, so I appreciate your tips and I hope I’m still doing the right thing.
I made self watering planters out of storage bins and plastic bottles/cans. They are amazing. My veggies always look healthy so far and I only need to water every 1-2 weeks!
Excellent video and very timely for me. I've just added a split connector to my hose and put a drip hose in, but it's just spraying the water everywhere, I think the soaker hose would be much better.
Over watering and under watering are best prevented by soil with a high percentage of organic matter to hold water and a high percentage of sand to allow good drainage. Easiest method is planting in raised bed with a good sized reservoir then you just water until the reservoir is full.
Awesome information ! Wish I had found you years earlier, I would've killed less in my garden in Florida. Here there are 3 things that kill plants easiest: fungus, enormous insects and infernal heat 3 months a year..Tomatoes get sunburned, etc..I love your Videos, you have so much knowledge. Keep up the good work !
I started gardening as a hobby last month, so far I’ve been doing everything you said not too 😂I usually water my plants around 1pm , I water using the sprinkler overhead, I flood the planters by overwatering and I haven’t layered mulch over the top. Thanks for explaining everything so well!
I have to do my gardening in containers. Last year, I set up double totes, as a bottom watering system. I may have just had beginners luck, but it worked AWESOME!!! I watered every morning till it leaked out the weap hole, then checked in the evening (mainly during the hotter periods) and added a little more. I hope to reproduce the exact same on a larger scale this year.
facts… i’ve also watered at night with no issue I think it has a lot more to do with a combination of these so-called mistakes. Because rain comes from above, it also doesn’t just rain in the morning. I also water my vegetable garden almost daily. I feel like there are many factors that come in to play. for instance, climate soil type time of year, etc…
In the UK I have never come across screw-fixing hoses. We use a push-fit system i believe was invented by Hozelock, and is used by most other hose suppliers. With the appropriate fittings, I can instantly remove a spray head and the water flow will shutoff, I can then just push-in another attachment and the water is available again. Quick, fairly cheap (especially if you buy generic brands), and easy to use. Even with the tap still on, if you have a connector that automatically stops the flow when no attachments are attached. Good video, sound advise !
A little bit late for seeds, but i wish you all the best, just keep them not to wet and look out for enough fetilizer when they grow. So u get good, big tomatoes
@@epicgardening yes! First time gardeners should always begin with starts for tomatoes. I'm on my 3rd year with tomato seeds and I've finally got it. So many people get discouraged when it dont work out with seeds, it takes time and patience and a lot of learning. Don't give up...just keep growing!
John Nino omg me too!! Just planted green beans and cantaloupe seeds last night. Planted our cucumber, tomatoes and zucchini plants on Friday and to my surprise awhile ago I found some tomatoes!!!!! I can't grow anything if it meant saving my life but doing this so my little one can experience some fun memories. Such a blessing as I am really sick and have chemo today and just no motivation at all. Seeing the tomatoes made my day tremendously💖 best of luck to you also!!!
if you live in areas with lots of direct intense sunlight, waterdrops on the leaves are like a magnifying glass. many sensitive plants get their leaves burned...
I have 3 raised gardens, as I have limited space here in town. In addition to that, I've been collecting tea and coffee grounds and rain water for over 4 years. One thing I've found is that raised garden dry out faster than ground-level gardens. This is especially true after this many years of working coffee grounds into the soil. Worms don't feed on the grounds, but feed on the mold that grows on the coffee grounds. Aside from that, the decomposed coffee grounds loosen up the soil which is great. But mine may be a bit too loose, as it dries out rather quickly. As hot and dry as it is in Missouri, I must water each morning and each evening. After my morning watering, my soil is as dry as a bone by evening. Concerning spraying water on top of the plants, where does rain water fall, other than on top of the plants? My system is rather primitive as I use 1 gallon plastic jugs to water my plants. I mulch my plants with leaves and grass clippings, saw dust or wood chips, if available. This begs the question as is it even practical to raise a garden of corn, peas and beans when they are cheaply available from your grocery store? I've decided to move my strawberry plants to my gardens, and not waste time and energy on vegies.
I wish I have known all of these back then. I remember overwatering my grandpa's plants in his yard. Tomatoes, chilis, flowers. And the next day, they withered. Ohh had to rush back home after that 😅😅😅
When we first started, we over watered. We thought plants needed to be watered daily in this Texas weather. Now that we have a larger raised bed, we are going to use the automatic watering/fertilizer system. Thanks for sharing
A couple things… You should note HOW to use soaker hoses. There has to be low pressure going into the hose so there is even pressure throughout the hose that will provide even distribution. This is often / usually a tedious task to get right, particularly for longer hoses (it is hard to find anything shorter than 25 feet): the shorter the hose the easier it is to get it right, as in the 10-15' soaker hose in the video. If one turns on the water spigot at full power / blast, most of the water will “leak” out of the hose in the first 5-8 feet, leaving very little water “leaking” out at the end of the hose. The best soaker hoses are the ones that you appear to show in the video: looks like a tightly woven nylon shell. The water does not squirt out, but drips (should drip) as shown in the video). Hardware soaker hoses that look like chopped and re-glued rubber pieces are very hard to cause the water to distribute evenly over the entire length of the hose. Lately, some more expensive “Pro” soaker hoses advertise their extra thick walls so more pressure is needed to “push” water out, but I have not found they work any better or differently than “regular” porous rubber soaker hoses, in addition to being more than twice as expensive. Also, those flaky blue, pressure-reducing washers with small holes at the front end of these hoses are pretty useless from my experiences. However, my bigger issue with soaker hoses is water tends to do down without much lateral movement: thus better for deeper root plants _when_ the soaker hose is close to the plant’s base. When I planted my rows of plants about 8-10 inches apart with a soaker hose running in-between the planted rows, the seeds never received enough water, apparently, and sat un-germinated for over 3 weeks. When I switched to a broad sprinkler system, the seeds germinated within 4-6 days - as they should. And what is this: do not water from the top?? While that might seem rational - and it is preferred to water the soil, not necessarily the whole plant (plants _still_ adsorbs water via their leaves), soil top watering is not the natural rain method of watering: when it rains, the water falls on top of everything. Also, whole plant watering helps cool down the entire plant, particularly when the weather is hot. Finally, pine needles as mulch??? Well, maybe if one is mulching blueberry, raspberry, etc. plants: they prefer acidic soil. Pine needles will acidify the soil, which some plants (really) do not like. Why not use the obvious mulching material, and one the most throw away: lawn clippings? That works great for me and helps retard water evaporation a lot longer, particularly on hot days. And once you get the soaker hose, even water distribution issue resolved, putting grass clippings on top of the soaker hose will allow one to use less water, or certainly can extend the interval between watering. I will also add that plants with large leaves (squashes, cucumbers, etc. and corn) transpire more water than smaller leaves like carrots, peas, etc.-so this is another consideration on how much water to use to irrigate plants. Personally, I am pretty much giving up on soaker hoses for my garden, but they do work well / better around trees (using a big circle around the trunk, about half the diameter of the drown of the tree: where the tree roots are located below the ground). Wand watering is fine for smaller gardens; mine is about 30x40 feet. Sprinkling the whole garden a couple times a week wets the whole garden. And with grass clippings and dead weeds as mulch, I use less water (than without mulch). Also, a moist soil makes pulling weeds a check of a lot easier…
I've been watching some of your videos lately including this one because I plan to grow alot of things in the garden soon. I must say I sure am learning alot from your videos. In fact if i have started planting without watching your channel i´m sure i would have made alot of mistakes. Thank you so much for all of your wisdom and keep posting!
Great video! I like to use a dry chop stick instead of a finger to test the moisture in the soil. You can easily tell when you pull out the chop stick by feeling it. If the tip is dry, plant needs more water.
Okay. It's 23:19 here in The Netherlands, but i just had to get down the stairs and into the back yard in my pyjamas to reprogram the dripping system...for real. No watering anymore at 20:00 hrs...tomorrow morning it starts at 07:00. Thanks!!!
Well articulated watering guide!! I've watered my garden in the evening for 5 years & have had great results! I like to under water when it's not scorching hot. I believe it helps the plants to grow a bigger root system. Then when they're fruiting ill water every day. :) Boogie brew compost tea is also a must!
Dad grew up on a farm. I’ve Been growing for decades. My parents were Masters at Gardening. We had a show yard that people would come over on weekends to learn their techniques and get some tips. Some things he never shared. Here’s three I’d like to share: Never water small gardens from a hose. Fill the sprinkling can and let it stand for a day to let the chemicals evaporate. Less Is More-(think this way for fertilizing too). Lastly: “Son, your plants like a cool drink of water at the End of the day-or-you can water them early in the morning-but Never in between. Farmer Humor: A Farmer is a Man Outstanding in his Field. Best Wishes..
I feel like I'd be secretly glancing over at your yard if I was your neighbor. My neighbor told me today "I can't help but look at your garden, you set the bar really high every year," but I never see him looking so I'm guessing he secretly looks. XD I secretly look at their yard too because their yard looks nice, I just don't want to make it obvious that I'm staring at their backyard from behind my peas.
This is excellent information, thank-you. Some things I've been doing correctly and others, well, not so much. Very early in the morning with a cup of tea works for me. Cheers from Nova Scotia.
I would love if you could do more tips on watering from seedlings to full plans of different kinds. I feel pretty overwhelmed by the watering. I don't want to over water or underwater. Also how much sun to give. I started plants indoor... late in the season it seems. I am new to gardening. Trying to get a greener thumb!
I love your flower/vegetable beds! me and my husband are renting a house now so we use what we can without making the landlord mad.. but we can't wait until we have our own house. I want my backyard to be a walkthrough garden lovers dream! definitely subscribing!
At 7:48 Your container there actually does have a drainage hole on the bottom, it's just plugged, no need to drill it. If you're concerned about possibly over-watering that particular container, pull out the plug before you fill the container and the water can drain out. That will solve your over-watering concerns. The larger container of the same style has two plugs on the bottom. I have several of those exact containers myself. I came up with a new watering system for my tomatoes this year. I've tried many things in the past and was not as happy as I could be with the results. First, I planted my tomatoes spaced farther apart than I have in the past in order to keep diseases from spreading through plant contact. My rows are about 5 feet apart and I have about 3 feet between each plant. Between each row I planted other plants, such as pepper plants. I created a bowl shape in the soil for each plant in order to capture water and drive it straight down into those specific areas. I then took an old hose with no end on it and ran it along the base of my plants on top of the soil, burying it as needed within the ridges of my bowls. I drilled a hole, about 3/16", in the hose next to each plant, facing up. Since the water then shoots out of the hose under pressure, I needed a way to control the spray, so I used plastic 16.9 oz Mr. Dew bottles to solve this. I cut one of the 'feet' off each of the bottles large enough for the hose to fit through. With no end on the hose I made the hole fit moderately tight around the hose, but even if it is a sloppy fit it will still work fine. I decided to place the hole I cut in the bottle up with relation to the ground, then cut slits along the opposite side of the bottles, which I planned to place directly on the ground. I then ran the hose through all the bottles, placing a bottle over each hole I cut in the hose. I then took and old spark plug and screwed it into the end of the hose, no leaks. Now I can water my tomatoes with ease, in just a few minutes a day. The soil between the plants can be as dry as as a desert, but all my plants are happy and putting out beautiful tomatoes. I also expanded this same operation to water my pepper plants and my cucumbers. All my plants are doing great, other than bug issues. This is a very simple, highly effective watering system I will use from now on. Thanks for the tips! Take care.
When I think of tomatoes, I remember that the best, most productive years were the very dry ones. Dry and hot, but not above 90. I do not ramp up the watering when the plants are fruiting. One of the key factors with tomatoes seems to be even watering. You can water them a lot or water them a little, but you have to be consistent. One trick that I have discovered is the way I cage them. I use welded wire cylinders that are about 2 or 3 feet in diameter. I find that I can plant 3 or 4 tomatoes around the outside of the cages, and I try to make the plants grow inside the cages. I throw some straw or old leaves inside the cages to about 6 inches, and this keeps the soil underneath moist. I rarely water the plants at all, except for in drought conditions. The roots grow under the moist mulch. Prune off low foliage to help prevent disease from splattering soil.
I agree with this, here in the southeast I have noticed the same thing that years that were more dry seem to produce more and better tomatoes. They always produce less foliage but more fruit when it’s slightly more dry, also pruning back and pruning the lower limbs I noticed produce greater yields, at least with large “table tomatoes” not as much with cherry or Roma tomatoes
I always used to water on the evening, I will be watering in the morning now and also at the roots and not over the top. Thank you for all the information.
I always put gravel or even rocks at the bottom of my planters which helps if you've over watered. Plus, it makes the pot heavier so it doesn't tip over in a forceful wind. Thanks, again, for your great videos.
It will help with the weight, but overwatering is not something you can do in a single watering. It’s a function of frequency - - watering before things have dried out sufficiently. This is one of the biggest misconceptions about watering. As for adding rocks or gravel for drainage: This is something that has been repeated for decades, and was actually disproved decades ago as well. Early on, the water tends to collect in the bottom of the soil and not flow into the gravel, because of the texture change. A week or two in, every watering takes soil down into those rocks or gravel, so what you end up with is soil with gravel in it. Clearly that doesn’t even provide the illusion of good drainage. So may as well take it vantage of the space in your pots and fill them with good soil that the plants can use.
Nice info. I tell people that over-watering looks a lot like under-watering. I would definitely put some holes on the bottom of a planter because there is less chance of over-watering.
I've never had a problem watering over the foliage. Even during flowering stages. I find that if your watering in the morning you should be fine. Any extra water on the fruit or leave will usually dissipate and be dry by midday
Been listening to your podcast for the last couple years. Just delved into the videos. You are a wealth of knowledge and I appreciate you taking the time to share the things you’ve learned
I must say that regarding the time at which the plants should be watered, when you live somewhere with hot dry summers (Madrid in my case), it's better to do it at sundown because otherwise quick evaporation of the water inside the plant in the middle of the day can damage roots and leaves, fixable by making the moment in which the plant has the most water at night ( sorry if any wording mistakes)
3 week update for anyone interested: The plant is doing great, very tall. Some Flowers have bloomed and got 4 tomatoes currently growing. Very excited to eat my first homegrown tomato.
From Sacramento's cool moist nights to Idaho's dry cold nights nights and days. I feel like a 1sr time gardener. Almost list my house plants. I'm just now planting outside and don't have drip set up yet. So, more to learn for sure. Blessings and thank you
As a new grower I found mulch around my plants keeps the ground good and moist. I may be looking at fungus problems with all the rain Missouri has had this year and now it's getting hot. I've backed off on watering. I hope this is right
I water over the top all the time, living in the UK it rains every 3 days anyway. If you've got a mulch or straw covering the surface of the soil you dont get splashback and it stops much of the water escaping from evaporation or wind. Great video though buddy.
@@fplfinesse3274 ...Oh believe me, it's hot. Sometimes it will be 98°F, it will rain and then the sun will be back out and the roads dry like it didn't rain at all. It doesn't rain every day nor 3 times a day, that's a bit of an exaggeration but we do get a lot of rain in the summer.
thanks for the video, left gardening for about 5 years back to it now, forgot about the mulching ! and need to get a hose, I enjoy your videos, you always have some good points !
I have always said that evening is the best time to water plants. I have never heard of it being bad to water over the plant. So I learned something. I watered my little tomato plant from above and it fell over. I had to stand it up and put soil around the stem.
Great video, my husband and I really love all of them! With the hay, is this something that you would also put on seedling areas or just once the plant has sprouted? Thanks for all you do!
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I've been gardening since I was 10 - I'm 64 now. I come from a long line of gardeners, studied horticulture at the college level and am a certified Master Gardener. I feel confident in saying YOU have the best information and excellent delivery of your information - thank you!
Touché! Gardening since 1962 65 Years old. My Dad was a Nurseryman at Spring Hill for 55 years. I was a Nurseryman for 17 years and had a gardening Business for another four. Raise on a Farm. I HAVE to grow things. Cheers!
He’s good yet the best is Paul Gautschi. By miles and miles and miles
Hey im new to gardening and got roses. How do you tell if the soil needs water? I keep over watering mine and i dont want it to happen again. Also any small fruits i can grow reccomendations?
@@nikhilapte4782 Thank you so much! I appreciate that you took the time. Once again, thank you!
Awe that’s a nice thing to say!
I swear, after going through probably 50-80 different videos on gardening, it seems like this guy is speaking directly to me and answering all of the questions I have that no one else was answering. When I get through watching his videos I'm going to be a Master Gardener, I know it!
Most of these guys will explain the water cycle for a half hour, before discussing the topic.
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I always end up watching his videos. Even if I try a new person I always end up coming to old faithful 😂😂
I'm watching your video for the 2nd time cuz you are really clear. I have been a gardener for 50 years and have run into every garden problem imaginable. for the last 20 years i have been gardening in the high desert of New Mexico. A of today, June 26th we haven't had any rain since the last little snow in April. watering is the most important thing here. Thanks for all the good pointers. And pray for rain.
I’m a new gardener, never even had houseplants before. Now I’m starting a container vegetable garden in my yard and I LOVE your videos. You give great information, you get straight to the point and it’s so easy to understand and apply your teachings. Thank you.
I've started my first container garden. I've never had a garden before. I do canning, so I plan on canning zucchini and tomatoes! 🍅
Good luck!
Today, I dusted my leaves under and over with food grade diatomaceous earth because of a pincer bug problem that was eating my cucumbers..
@@cookiemama4 this dusting helps keep bugs away? Do you know about caterpillars? They are devouring my roses). Enjoy your garden!
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I don't know about caterpillars.. But I dust only the plants that have a bug problem. DE kills all insects, good and bad. So only treat the problem plants. I did see a video that said DE should kill caterpillars and snails also. I haven't tested that. It's a good question to look up for answers.. 🌻
Between you and Mark from self sufficient, I've learned so much. Best two channels on RUclips. Thank you.
Hi, Kevin. RUclips recently suggested you to me and I'm glad it did. Of course I am now a subscriber. I'm a 59 year old organic gardening nut with almost no experience but with years of intensive study. I must say I love your teaching style. Despite my over-a-decade's-worth of study (mostly from reading and a horticulture class I took in college), I learn things from every one of your videos. I believe that teaching is the most noble calling. You are a great teacher, Kevin. Thank you for sharing with us all.
My 9 year old and I started a container garden this year, and oh man, he constantly worries about his “babies”, and we have to constantly keep him from overwatering! This will be a great explanation video to show him (and I needed it too!) thanks!
I can't stand it. This is so cute. Lil nugget means well.
Cool what kind of flowers is he into
hi, i am an agriculture student and i made a video explaining when you should water your plants: ruclips.net/video/LVEm_6CizQ8/видео.html
That was cut asf. His “babies”.
oh that's sweet 🙀💦
Hey, not really commenting a lot, but i have to say, i like your channel.
I'm a gardener myself, and i already know a lot of what your talking about, but i think you're a really fine guy, and i really like your style of presentation.
Gardeners never know everything about their business, although they sometimes act like they do.
I'm more into landscaping, but love vegetable gardening, and i learned a lot from you, so, thank you.
What came to my mind watching this vid, is watering seedlings. I use a spray bottle for that. That way, you can give your little babies just the right amount of water at exactly the spot they need it. keep on gardening, it's one of the most important things a person can do.
You sound like you may have just arrived at the paradime of common love for ...plants 🤣
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9:33 4. watering at the same time
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Why do that though? Either people watch the whole video or they don't watch it at all.
This is a great help. I love when people do this. This makes this video a great reference tool with easy to find information
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Sixth mistake not understanding your water pressure, seventh having more gardens than water supply.
I use that " water,wait,rewater" with my houseplants. It helps to keep water from running through the pot too fast. Great info. Thanks.
You might want to try watering from the bottom too. Put water in tub, and put plants in so they can soak it up from the roots. Top watering can sometimes cause salt deposits to form.
You mentioned Ray Padula products. I once had one of their garden hoses for 3 years and it failed, just from a lot of everyday use/sun/weather. I always save receipts...this hose had like a 5 year guarantee. I contacted them with a copy of my receipt, and they immediately replace my hose at no charge without any questions. I always buy their products now.
Thank you. For all the great information!
Good to know! I get so tired of garden items not lasting. I can't seem to find a good, lasting, water hose
Chinese garden spray nozzles are the bane of my existence. Thank you for sharing quality items. Build America/Buy American!
Crazy! I live in San Diego and have totally walked passed your garden. No joke, I remember walking by while on a construction project and thinking, “Now, that’s a decent garden!” Thanks for the watering advice, neighbor.
Appreciate the kind words friend
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We live in San Diego. Where is this garden please? Would love to see it as I’m a novice. Thank you!
@@epicgardening where is your garden please? (If it’s ok to come view). We live in SD County Thank you
I'm reading your comment June 26,2022.trying get my garden to grow. My carrots went over to my squash row and not many looks like coming up.
I’m starting community school garden and your channel has helped me and my team out so much. Before I watched your videos, I knew nothing about gardening, and now I’m teaching others about gardening. Thank you so much!! I love your videos! Keep educating and inspiring!
❤️Automatic watering with moisture sensor. Rain collection. Food forest. Dwarf food trees for smal places. grey water.
I’m 63 & and an avid gardener. I am the Garden gal at Home Depot & watering plants in the Southwest is the most important aspect of gardening success…. Especially in summer…And SHADE!! I too water early morning with coffee, feed birds.. or after DARK so no dangerous water drops on leaves…Thanks for the information!!!
I started using mulch this year up in super hot, dry Northern California, and it has been SUCH a game changer.
You have no idea how helpful this video is, I've been looking for a detailed explanation on watering for so long. Thank you thank you thank you!!
I love this guy. Easy voice to listen too. Very knowledgeable and has taught me heaps. I’ve never been good at looking after plants but have been trying to create a little garden on my balcony. Slowly getting better thanks to Kevin.
And he gets RIGHT TO THE POINT and seems like he's actually thought about what he was gonna say before he turned the camera on.
hi, i am an agriculture student and i made a video explaining when you should water your plants: ruclips.net/video/LVEm_6CizQ8/видео.html
I'm in the process of planting my FIRST garden and am I glad I found your channel. TY for this valuable watering wisdom.
I'm totally digging the long watering wand. I live in Louisiana where the spiders think I grow the plants for them. They keep bugs off but they also jump at me if I get to close. Can't lean in and water them. I've been watering them like rain. The plants like it ok but I don't like doing it because it smushes the little sprouts into the dirt, and it can burn the leaves if the sun is to bright and it always is here. I've watered during the day and the water just became magnified droplets of death for the leaves. Definitely going to have to get a wand.
So useful! My mom is a huge gardener and I can say I have heard her mention all of these once or twice when I'd help her with the garden. Always nice to share info! love your channel so much.
I love watching you. I am a brand new gardener and I love how you talk about what seems complicated for me. Thanks for being such a good teacher and showing clear examples. ❤️
Ive been overwatering, i watered every 3-4 days and my acer is dying from it so yeah, dont be scared of the soil looking a bit dry :). Awesome info btw and i love your channel.
That planter/container you held when you talked about over watering has a drainage hole, the black button on the bottom is removable, I kept mine one when I was putting soil in, but once I planted I was able to pull It off ☺️
I’m a master gardener who was surprised to learn that a drip hose and a soaker hose are not the same!! Obviously, I’ve been watering by hand for many years. Thank you for your clear, short informational messages.
I’m lucky if I remember to water my plants 😣. I’ve done better this season thank to your channel. I mainly garden because it’s relaxing and it’s time for myself, if anything survives my “black thumb” then even better. These tips are definitely where I’ve gone wrong in the past so thank you
Sister....... don't worry we are all in the same boat!! we are here to help one another !!!
Thanks for all the suggestions on when to water. I live and grow in the heat of the Arizona desert in Phoenix. I found that watering early in the AM so the water on the leaves will dry BEFORE the sun hits them, is so much better for my plants. I water heavy every other day. My garden is still growing tomatoes and peppers. It's mid June already, and this is the latest I have ever had tomatoes! SO! I guess I finally found the right amount of water! Happy growing!
Great video with lots of practical advice. With seeds and new sprouts, I lay down enough water to keep the bed moist. After a little growth, I pull in the mulch and cut back a little on the watering, going from 2X a day to once in the morning. My experience with tomatoes is just the opposite of what you're advising. I've found that during the fruiting stage, the tomatoes easily split if they get a lot of water. Nothing I can do about the rain, but I tend hold back, watering once in the morning every other day.
I’m at Home Depot now awaiting clearance to enter and realize I need a quick connect. This will make life much easier for hand watering. Fantastic video!
I love your channel - My dad gave me my own patch in the garden at the age of 8 and I have been hooked ever since - I would say I am a good gardener these days at the age of nearly 50 however I love learning tips from others - always something to learn . . . Thanks
When was growing up after my dad mow the lawn he would take the mow grass and put in on top of the soil in our garden and I never knew what the purpose was until my dad explained it to me about locking moisture of the soil just like you said. I have been using the method all my life. It works.
Can you do that if your grass is full of weeds? 😳
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I like the analogy of a dry sponge. If a kitchen sponge is really dry and you run it under a steam of water, most of the water just runs off because it is slightly hydrophobic. So, as Kevin said, water a little, give it time to soak in &open up and be receptive to absorbing the next watering.
For$10-15 you can buy a water & pH combo meter for house plants (which I realized I needed cuz, yes, I over watered too many of them) So now, when I water I carry around a little bucket with my meter & a few tools and before I water, I use the meter instead of my finger, cuz it can go deeper and test different levels in the soil then sometimes, especially when the weather changes, I check again AFTER watering to see if I watered enough. and since Im Spending a few extra minutes at many of the plants, I have my bucket & tools to take care of weeds, trimming, harvesting, etc.
Soon I hope to have 96% of my plants automatically watered with drip or sprinklers.
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My question is automated watering How To. How do you set it up for the plants across the walkway from your water faucet / source? I am concerned about tripping on cords / hoses for those plants on the other side of the walkway. A tripping hazard (and sadly no, I can’t wire or place tubing under the cement walkway fyi. Thank you anyone who may answer
I just realized I’ve been over watering and ordered a water meter to check my plants. Thanks for sharing your idea about your bucket of tools.
Mel's mix: 1-1-1 equal parts compost, peat moss, vermiculite/perlite. That's what I'm trying out for first time this season as it promises to hold moisture and keep the soil soft and nutrient dense for those roots. I definitely needed this class on watering. Thank you sir!
This is my second season gardening and I am learning so much from your channel. I am also glad that you explain in a newbie way, meaning that you break down the meanings and gardening lingo. Feel more confident on taking care of my garden.
I'm an Over-Watering Addict. Lol. Thank you for your video. Some things I KNEW but don't PRACTICE. Like actually putting my fingers into the soil to check it. Succulents are my main victims. Poor things are loved to death. I'm actually getting better now. Yesterday I took more time with each area and plant to see what, if anything, it needed. Turns out they're all just fine without my interference sometimes. Less work....you'd think I'd realize that on my own. Thanks again!
You are very smart, educated and ALSO a good educator. You do not waste words, you do not woffle. Here in south west UK it is a little hard to translate from San Diego. None the less I enjoy and appre c iate your very targetted input
Perfect timing! My neighbors have asked me to attend to their raised beds (veggies) while they vacation. THIS helps tremendously! Thank you!
Who's vacationing during Coronavirus?
That's nice of you to want to educate yourself to take care of their plants better.😊
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@@azeezshah yes I realize that however my statement question was rhetorical
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Perhaps they saw the scientific evidence that showed its 99.9% survivable...
A 16-minute video on watering plants? RUclips, you're spoiling me!
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Sharad Majumdar , your tomatoes are in bags? Where do I find those! Love your channel!
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For newbie gardeners like me, this is a great video. Thank you!
You're welcome!
I've been a semi-adequate gardener for several years, but never quite "got it". Your vids are direct and concise enough to help people like me get over the "make it up as you go along" hump and become more proficient. Thanks for the great content.
I am a complete newbie to gardening and I am especially nervous when it comes to seeds growing but your channel so far is very informative and helpful!.
I’m currently in the process of growing my own Boysenberry plants 🌱 and I was told that they have to be watered only at least 3 times a week. They’re in pots on my porch and I water 💦 them on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays with a watering can not with a hose. And so far they’ve grown and are very healthy, but I will transplanting in about a month to my backyard and I’ve got soil and fertilizer for it, so I appreciate your tips and I hope I’m still doing the right thing.
I made self watering planters out of storage bins and plastic bottles/cans. They are amazing. My veggies always look healthy so far and I only need to water every 1-2 weeks!
Me too, hope I did it right 🤣
Explains a lot, I was doing half of these mistakes... My tomatoes were doing well, and than died, suddenly. Thank you :-)
I have been a gardener for a few years now and I have to say I have made all these mistakes and your remedy and advice is excellent 👌. Gracias.
Excellent video and very timely for me. I've just added a split connector to my hose and put a drip hose in, but it's just spraying the water everywhere, I think the soaker hose would be much better.
Im entry level 0. Thank you for having the first video that i could pay attention to and not get super bored.
That means a lot, thank you
Over watering and under watering are best prevented by soil with a high percentage of organic matter to hold water and a high percentage of sand to allow good drainage. Easiest method is planting in raised bed with a good sized reservoir then you just water until the reservoir is full.
Awesome information ! Wish I had found you years earlier, I would've killed less in my garden in Florida. Here there are 3 things that kill plants easiest: fungus, enormous insects and infernal heat 3 months a year..Tomatoes get sunburned, etc..I love your Videos, you have so much knowledge. Keep up the good work !
I started gardening as a hobby last month, so far I’ve been doing everything you said not too 😂I usually water my plants around 1pm , I water using the sprinkler overhead, I flood the planters by overwatering and I haven’t layered mulch over the top. Thanks for explaining everything so well!
This is one the first of your videos i watched when i dedicated myself to my garden. It was a game changer in helping my plants thrive. Mahalo!
I have to do my gardening in containers. Last year, I set up double totes, as a bottom watering system. I may have just had beginners luck, but it worked AWESOME!!! I watered every morning till it leaked out the weap hole, then checked in the evening (mainly during the hotter periods) and added a little more. I hope to reproduce the exact same on a larger scale this year.
I'm watching this as my dad waters the garden mid-day lol I'm glad I found this RUclips channel
Rain = overhead watering. I've been deliberately overhead watering over 300 shrubs and tress for 5 years with no issues.
facts… i’ve also watered at night with no issue I think it has a lot more to do with a combination of these so-called mistakes. Because rain comes from above, it also doesn’t just rain in the morning. I also water my vegetable garden almost daily. I feel like there are many factors that come in to play.
for instance, climate soil type time of year, etc…
Love the advice and your adaption of a garden near a main road, shows gardens can be adapted anywhere and people walking past can enjoy
In the UK I have never come across screw-fixing hoses. We use a push-fit system i believe was invented by Hozelock, and is used by most other hose suppliers.
With the appropriate fittings, I can instantly remove a spray head and the water flow will shutoff, I can then just push-in another attachment and the water is available again.
Quick, fairly cheap (especially if you buy generic brands), and easy to use. Even with the tap still on, if you have a connector that automatically stops the flow when no attachments are attached.
Good video, sound advise !
I have zero planting experience. Planted tomato seeds today. Wish me luck 😭
A little bit late for seeds, but i wish you all the best, just keep them not to wet and look out for enough fetilizer when they grow. So u get good, big tomatoes
I recommend you buy some starts! Saves you time
@@epicgardening yes! First time gardeners should always begin with starts for tomatoes. I'm on my 3rd year with tomato seeds and I've finally got it. So many people get discouraged when it dont work out with seeds, it takes time and patience and a lot of learning. Don't give up...just keep growing!
@@heidimarchant5438 first time an i started with seeds, now i have over 30 plants
John Nino omg me too!! Just planted green beans and cantaloupe seeds last night. Planted our cucumber, tomatoes and zucchini plants on Friday and to my surprise awhile ago I found some tomatoes!!!!! I can't grow anything if it meant saving my life but doing this so my little one can experience some fun memories. Such a blessing as I am really sick and have chemo today and just no motivation at all. Seeing the tomatoes made my day tremendously💖 best of luck to you also!!!
if you live in areas with lots of direct intense sunlight, waterdrops on the leaves are like a magnifying glass. many sensitive plants get their leaves burned...
You can see all the TLC you've put into your garden. Inspiring! Very informative videos!
I'm a beginner, trying to earn my green thumb.
I have 3 raised gardens, as I have limited space here in town. In addition to that, I've been collecting tea and coffee grounds and rain water for over 4 years. One thing I've found is that raised garden dry out faster than ground-level gardens. This is especially true after this many years of working coffee grounds into the soil. Worms don't feed on the grounds, but feed on the mold that grows on the coffee grounds. Aside from that, the decomposed coffee grounds loosen up the soil which is great. But mine may be a bit too loose, as it dries out rather quickly.
As hot and dry as it is in Missouri, I must water each morning and each evening. After my morning watering, my soil is as dry as a bone by evening. Concerning spraying water on top of the plants, where does rain water fall, other than on top of the plants? My system is rather primitive as I use 1 gallon plastic jugs to water my plants. I mulch my plants with leaves and grass clippings, saw dust or wood chips, if available.
This begs the question as is it even practical to raise a garden of corn, peas and beans when they are cheaply available from your grocery store? I've decided to move my strawberry plants to my gardens, and not waste time and energy on vegies.
Oh thanks man your an angel.... im a beginner and here i am learning real ideas.
I wish I have known all of these back then. I remember overwatering my grandpa's plants in his yard. Tomatoes, chilis, flowers. And the next day, they withered. Ohh had to rush back home after that 😅😅😅
When we first started, we over watered. We thought plants needed to be watered daily in this Texas weather. Now that we have a larger raised bed, we are going to use the automatic watering/fertilizer system.
Thanks for sharing
Yeah it's a big learning point! You're welcome
@M S I agree. we are going to have to start watering our plants that are in containers every day if the heat index goes in the 90s and above.
Same here I thought I was neglectful of the plants in the black clay and Texas heat. Especially since we are way way low on the rain fall this year.
A couple things… You should note HOW to use soaker hoses. There has to be low pressure going into the hose so there is even pressure throughout the hose that will provide even distribution. This is often / usually a tedious task to get right, particularly for longer hoses (it is hard to find anything shorter than 25 feet): the shorter the hose the easier it is to get it right, as in the 10-15' soaker hose in the video. If one turns on the water spigot at full power / blast, most of the water will “leak” out of the hose in the first 5-8 feet, leaving very little water “leaking” out at the end of the hose. The best soaker hoses are the ones that you appear to show in the video: looks like a tightly woven nylon shell. The water does not squirt out, but drips (should drip) as shown in the video).
Hardware soaker hoses that look like chopped and re-glued rubber pieces are very hard to cause the water to distribute evenly over the entire length of the hose. Lately, some more expensive “Pro” soaker hoses advertise their extra thick walls so more pressure is needed to “push” water out, but I have not found they work any better or differently than “regular” porous rubber soaker hoses, in addition to being more than twice as expensive. Also, those flaky blue, pressure-reducing washers with small holes at the front end of these hoses are pretty useless from my experiences. However, my bigger issue with soaker hoses is water tends to do down without much lateral movement: thus better for deeper root plants _when_ the soaker hose is close to the plant’s base. When I planted my rows of plants about 8-10 inches apart with a soaker hose running in-between the planted rows, the seeds never received enough water, apparently, and sat un-germinated for over 3 weeks. When I switched to a broad sprinkler system, the seeds germinated within 4-6 days - as they should.
And what is this: do not water from the top?? While that might seem rational - and it is preferred to water the soil, not necessarily the whole plant (plants _still_ adsorbs water via their leaves), soil top watering is not the natural rain method of watering: when it rains, the water falls on top of everything. Also, whole plant watering helps cool down the entire plant, particularly when the weather is hot.
Finally, pine needles as mulch??? Well, maybe if one is mulching blueberry, raspberry, etc. plants: they prefer acidic soil. Pine needles will acidify the soil, which some plants (really) do not like. Why not use the obvious mulching material, and one the most throw away: lawn clippings? That works great for me and helps retard water evaporation a lot longer, particularly on hot days. And once you get the soaker hose, even water distribution issue resolved, putting grass clippings on top of the soaker hose will allow one to use less water, or certainly can extend the interval between watering.
I will also add that plants with large leaves (squashes, cucumbers, etc. and corn) transpire more water than smaller leaves like carrots, peas, etc.-so this is another consideration on how much water to use to irrigate plants.
Personally, I am pretty much giving up on soaker hoses for my garden, but they do work well / better around trees (using a big circle around the trunk, about half the diameter of the drown of the tree: where the tree roots are located below the ground). Wand watering is fine for smaller gardens; mine is about 30x40 feet. Sprinkling the whole garden a couple times a week wets the whole garden. And with grass clippings and dead weeds as mulch, I use less water (than without mulch). Also, a moist soil makes pulling weeds a check of a lot easier…
I've been watching some of your videos lately including this one because I plan to grow alot of things in the garden soon. I must say I sure am learning alot from your videos. In fact if i have started planting without watching your channel i´m sure i would have made alot of mistakes. Thank you so much for all of your wisdom and keep posting!
Great video! I like to use a dry chop stick instead of a finger to test the moisture in the soil. You can easily tell when you pull out the chop stick by feeling it. If the tip is dry, plant needs more water.
Okay. It's 23:19 here in The Netherlands, but i just had to get down the stairs and into the back yard in my pyjamas to reprogram the dripping system...for real.
No watering anymore at 20:00 hrs...tomorrow morning it starts at 07:00. Thanks!!!
this is a great comment and i thoroughly enjoyed it
Lol.pajamas I used to camp out round harvest time to prevent theft and for an early start as later sunmer gets quite hot in SOCal BadMF
Well articulated watering guide!!
I've watered my garden in the evening for 5 years & have had great results! I like to under water when it's not scorching hot. I believe it helps the plants to grow a bigger root system. Then when they're fruiting ill water every day. :) Boogie brew compost tea is also a must!
How do you make compost tea
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Dad grew up on a farm. I’ve Been growing for decades. My parents were Masters at Gardening. We had a show yard that people would come over on weekends to learn their techniques and get some tips. Some things he never shared. Here’s three I’d like to share: Never water small gardens from a hose. Fill the sprinkling can and let it stand for a day to let the chemicals evaporate. Less Is More-(think this way for fertilizing too). Lastly: “Son, your plants like a cool drink of water at the End of the day-or-you can water them early in the morning-but Never in between. Farmer Humor: A Farmer is a Man Outstanding in his Field.
Best Wishes..
I feel like I'd be secretly glancing over at your yard if I was your neighbor. My neighbor told me today "I can't help but look at your garden, you set the bar really high every year," but I never see him looking so I'm guessing he secretly looks. XD I secretly look at their yard too because their yard looks nice, I just don't want to make it obvious that I'm staring at their backyard from behind my peas.
pervs.
There is NOTHING wrong w/ admiring a person's lawn...& giving compliments.
Zero.
It's very neighborly.
Hi, my name is Pat, and I water my garden too much.
Hi, Pat! Welcome to Over-waterers Anonymous.
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Hi Pat
Moral of the story, don't be PAT
Me too 😭 I can't help myself
You did a pretty good job in explaining the do’s and donts in watering plants.
Thank you.
Thanks for checking it out
This is excellent information, thank-you. Some things I've been doing correctly and others, well, not so much. Very early in the morning with a cup of tea works for me. Cheers from Nova Scotia.
I would love if you could do more tips on watering from seedlings to full plans of different kinds. I feel pretty overwhelmed by the watering. I don't want to over water or underwater. Also how much sun to give. I started plants indoor... late in the season it seems. I am new to gardening. Trying to get a greener thumb!
I love your flower/vegetable beds! me and my husband are renting a house now so we use what we can without making the landlord mad.. but we can't wait until we have our own house. I want my backyard to be a walkthrough garden lovers dream! definitely subscribing!
The pots and trays usually have holes you use a screw driver to punch out. Thank you for your great information from experience.
At 7:48 Your container there actually does have a drainage hole on the bottom, it's just plugged, no need to drill it. If you're concerned about possibly over-watering that particular container, pull out the plug before you fill the container and the water can drain out. That will solve your over-watering concerns. The larger container of the same style has two plugs on the bottom. I have several of those exact containers myself.
I came up with a new watering system for my tomatoes this year. I've tried many things in the past and was not as happy as I could be with the results. First, I planted my tomatoes spaced farther apart than I have in the past in order to keep diseases from spreading through plant contact. My rows are about 5 feet apart and I have about 3 feet between each plant. Between each row I planted other plants, such as pepper plants. I created a bowl shape in the soil for each plant in order to capture water and drive it straight down into those specific areas. I then took an old hose with no end on it and ran it along the base of my plants on top of the soil, burying it as needed within the ridges of my bowls. I drilled a hole, about 3/16", in the hose next to each plant, facing up. Since the water then shoots out of the hose under pressure, I needed a way to control the spray, so I used plastic 16.9 oz Mr. Dew bottles to solve this. I cut one of the 'feet' off each of the bottles large enough for the hose to fit through. With no end on the hose I made the hole fit moderately tight around the hose, but even if it is a sloppy fit it will still work fine. I decided to place the hole I cut in the bottle up with relation to the ground, then cut slits along the opposite side of the bottles, which I planned to place directly on the ground. I then ran the hose through all the bottles, placing a bottle over each hole I cut in the hose. I then took and old spark plug and screwed it into the end of the hose, no leaks. Now I can water my tomatoes with ease, in just a few minutes a day. The soil between the plants can be as dry as as a desert, but all my plants are happy and putting out beautiful tomatoes. I also expanded this same operation to water my pepper plants and my cucumbers. All my plants are doing great, other than bug issues. This is a very simple, highly effective watering system I will use from now on.
Thanks for the tips! Take care.
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Thank you for this helpful video. I got my first plant ever. And I’m completely lost when it comes to watering or over watering.
When I think of tomatoes, I remember that the best, most productive years were the very dry ones. Dry and hot, but not above 90. I do not ramp up the watering when the plants are fruiting. One of the key factors with tomatoes seems to be even watering. You can water them a lot or water them a little, but you have to be consistent. One trick that I have discovered is the way I cage them. I use welded wire cylinders that are about 2 or 3 feet in diameter. I find that I can plant 3 or 4 tomatoes around the outside of the cages, and I try to make the plants grow inside the cages. I throw some straw or old leaves inside the cages to about 6 inches, and this keeps the soil underneath moist. I rarely water the plants at all, except for in drought conditions. The roots grow under the moist mulch. Prune off low foliage to help prevent disease from splattering soil.
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I agree with this, here in the southeast I have noticed the same thing that years that were more dry seem to produce more and better tomatoes. They always produce less foliage but more fruit when it’s slightly more dry, also pruning back and pruning the lower limbs I noticed produce greater yields, at least with large “table tomatoes” not as much with cherry or Roma tomatoes
I always used to water on the evening, I will be watering in the morning now and also at the roots and not over the top.
Thank you for all the information.
I always put gravel or even rocks at the bottom of my planters which helps if you've over watered. Plus, it makes the pot heavier so it doesn't tip over in a forceful wind.
Thanks, again, for your great videos.
It will help with the weight, but overwatering is not something you can do in a single watering. It’s a function of frequency - - watering before things have dried out sufficiently. This is one of the biggest misconceptions about watering.
As for adding rocks or gravel for drainage: This is something that has been repeated for decades, and was actually disproved decades ago as well. Early on, the water tends to collect in the bottom of the soil and not flow into the gravel, because of the texture change. A week or two in, every watering takes soil down into those rocks or gravel, so what you end up with is soil with gravel in it. Clearly that doesn’t even provide the illusion of good drainage. So may as well take it vantage of the space in your pots and fill them with good soil that the plants can use.
@@sazji Thanks for the good info. I plan on following it.
Nice info. I tell people that over-watering looks a lot like under-watering. I would definitely put some holes on the bottom of a planter because there is less chance of over-watering.
Its better to put holes 1 inch from bottom on the sides. Little water at bottom prevents drying up.
Enjoyed watching the video ,all the aspects covered very well .Well explained
I've never had a problem watering over the foliage. Even during flowering stages. I find that if your watering in the morning you should be fine. Any extra water on the fruit or leave will usually dissipate and be dry by midday
Yep -- nature waters this way, we just tend to water more often then nature does...
Been listening to your podcast for the last couple years. Just delved into the videos. You are a wealth of knowledge and I appreciate you taking the time to share the things you’ve learned
I must say that regarding the time at which the plants should be watered, when you live somewhere with hot dry summers (Madrid in my case), it's better to do it at sundown because otherwise quick evaporation of the water inside the plant in the middle of the day can damage roots and leaves, fixable by making the moment in which the plant has the most water at night ( sorry if any wording mistakes)
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My plants are really mad right now due to overwater.. hopefully I can bounce back. Thanks for a great video
They will bounce back dont water until they dry up.
Remember that less is more you can always add more water really hard to remove it.
Mine are mad too. We going to get it right lol
Really great video, thanks. Just got my first tomato starter and only previously grown easy herbs. Love a nice coffee morning with my plants!
3 week update for anyone interested: The plant is doing great, very tall. Some Flowers have bloomed and got 4 tomatoes currently growing. Very excited to eat my first homegrown tomato.
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That's what I do ,enjoy my coffee while watering 1st thing in the morning.
Thank you for the comprehensive information. As a newbie gardener, your video helps avoid so many pitfalls in the garden.
From Sacramento's cool moist nights to Idaho's dry cold nights nights and days. I feel like a 1sr time gardener. Almost list my house plants. I'm just now planting outside and don't have drip set up yet. So, more to learn for sure. Blessings and thank you
I appreciate the detail explanation about the mistakes with watering.
As a new grower I found mulch around my plants keeps the ground good and moist. I may be looking at fungus problems with all the rain Missouri has had this year and now it's getting hot. I've backed off on watering. I hope this is right
I would be nice to see tips for us small space gardeners who don't have access to a faucet.
Excellent video. Very good speaking voice. It helped to hear about the results of over watering.
While I usually have a sense when I feel I need to water my plants, these tips still come quite in handy. Thanks!
Wtf. I thought watering is just putting water on my plants, I feel so dumb not doing this. Thank you for sharing, I’m learning a lot.
You did a good job here explaining. I water by hand without mains water as I rent a garden plot from the local council.
I water over the top all the time, living in the UK it rains every 3 days anyway.
If you've got a mulch or straw covering the surface of the soil you dont get splashback and it stops much of the water escaping from evaporation or wind.
Great video though buddy.
@Webis Tebis 492 Really? That's crazy, I thought Florida was hot?
@Webis Tebis 492 that's where our climates differ somewhat. Lucky to hit 20c here
@@fplfinesse3274 ...Oh believe me, it's hot. Sometimes it will be 98°F, it will rain and then the sun will be back out and the roads dry like it didn't rain at all. It doesn't rain every day nor 3 times a day, that's a bit of an exaggeration but we do get a lot of rain in the summer.
thanks for the video, left gardening for about 5 years back to it now, forgot about the mulching ! and need to get a hose, I enjoy your videos, you always have some good points !
I have always said that evening is the best time to water plants. I have never heard of it being bad to water over the plant. So I learned something. I watered my little tomato plant from above and it fell over. I had to stand it up and put soil around the stem.
Great video, my husband and I really love all of them! With the hay, is this something that you would also put on seedling areas or just once the plant has sprouted? Thanks for all you do!