Times for watering flower gardens - Ask Extension
Hi, is it OK to water outside flowers between 3p-8p? How does nighttime rain affect the outside flowers and vegetables?
I try to water before noo...
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Times for watering flower gardens #876604
Asked July 10, 2024, 6:45 AM EDT
Hi, is it OK to water outside flowers between 3p-8p? How does nighttime rain affect the outside flowers and vegetables?
I try to water before noon but am not always able to do so.
Wayne County Michigan
Expert Response
Hi, thanks for the question.
There are very good reasons to water in the morning but keeping the foliage dry is probably the most important. If you have to occasionally water at different times, that's okay. Sure, there an increased risk of developing disease, but it is more important that the plants get water. Try not to wet the foliage. Check out the following links:
When is the best time to water the garden? | Yard and Garden (iastate.edu)
Watering the vegetable garden | UMN Extension
Garden Myths: Watering (psu.edu)
I hope this is helpful.
