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Questions About Watering Plants

  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    August 7, 2019
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    Make it easy on yourself! Water once the soil is dry down to 2 or 3 inches, completely. You can check daily, or every other day with your finger, or a soil moisture meter.

    Outside of this, there is no set watering amount of time frame since every place has a different climate.

    This article will offer more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/watering/watering-garden.htm

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    August 23, 2019
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    You won't be able to know until you have the water tested. This will let you know what is in there, what to add, and what to try and remove. Depending on the type of salt, and amount, this is what is likely killing the plants.

    This link will help you to find your closest extension service. They will be able to test your water and tell you what is in it: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/extension-search

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    October 16, 2019
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    You may have to contact the makers of your model of sprinkler system for this type of question. Different watering systems will have different features depending on the manufacturer.

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  • Answered by
    wille on
    October 17, 2019
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    After this tip, I was able to Google the sprinkler brand and found a YouTube video on how to adjust it.

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  • Answered by
    GKH_Susan on
    October 17, 2019
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    If it's a short time, less than 2 weeks, you can create mini terrariums. For longer periods you may need to solicit help from a friend or relative.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/while-youre-away-vacation-care-for-houseplants.htm

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    December 4, 2019
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    Unfortunately, this is very plant specific. Simply put, some plants will require more water when flowering, while others will require less, or even none, while flowering.

    This article will give you a general idea of watering houseplants: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/how-to-water-a-plant.htm

    Generally, a plant will want the soil to increase in pH slightly, which comes with an increase in phosphorus and potassium, or a decrease in nitrogen content.

    Combined, the ratio change of nutrients, along with many environmental factors that are plant specific will dictate flowering in any given plant.

    These articles will offer more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/plant-not-blooming.htm

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/children/how-plants-grow.htm

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  • Answered by
    GKH_Susan on
    December 9, 2019
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    Generally it does no harm; it actually can benefit some crops. Here are some to avoid that may be sensitive: apple, apricot, blueberry, currants, gooseberry, grapes, pear, brambles and vine crops.

    Problems can include scorching of leaves, dwarfing, dropping leaves, and less fruit. Do not use sulfur when temperatures are above 80 degrees Fahrenheit (27 C).

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    January 15, 2020
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    It isn't going to hurt your houseplants at all, but it won't be a complete nutrient regimen on its own. Combined with fish waste, it can be a good fertilizer water.

    This article will give you more information on watering with tank water: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/watering/using-aquarium-water-for-plants.htm

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