What time of day is it best to water your garden?

Answer 1

Either first thing in the morning or in the evening as this time the water is less likely to evaporate. I personally water in the evening then the plants can then absorb as much water as possible before the sun comes up the next day.

Answer 2

It is best to water your lawn in the early morning, so that a majority of it can soak into the grass. A bit will evaporate, but most of it will be absorbed into the soil and the root systems. Do not water in the evening, because then there will be excess water. The water will just sit on the grass, and often times cause the grass to start rotting. It takes awhile for water to filter through grass because turf grass has a very tight root system, only about an inch thick unlike most other plants.

On the other hand, it is best to mow your lawn in the afternoon. If you cut your grass in the morning, all the moisture in the grass blades will be evaporated, and the grass will burn brown, and the ends will be scorched. Mowing in the evening minimizes this moisture loss.

Answer 3

That has been an ongoing question here in the south. I have been told to water the garden early in a.m. versus watering it late in the evening. But seems to me that in a.m. the water stands on the vegetation and when the sun is up full blast it tends to burn the vegetation. However, the opposite side of the coin is, that watering in p.m. leaves (no pun intended) the garden open for insect attack during the night. Personally..I think watering late in afternoon/early evening is the best.

Answer 4

When no one is watching as all your neighbours are queing up to do you under the hospipe bans that are in force up and down the country, and secretly they want your plants to die!
They watch you all the time you know especially that one from number 6. Only the one at number 9 likes you so make that one your new best friend and arrange to water your gardens together with the other as a look out.

You know I am telling the truth now you think about it dont you!

Answer 5

morning before the sun starts scorching your plants. if you water in the evening there is higher frequency of bacteria and fugal growth. Watering in the afternoon is like putting a magnifying glass to the sun. You will definately get sun scorch on your plants. Watering in the morning is the best option because your plants will use the water during the day and in the case of over watering, the sun will evaporate the rest by evening.

Answer 6

best time to water the garden is early in the morning or evening

Answer 7

Plants transpire water from dawn. To rehydrate your plants its best to water the garden after dusk when the earth had a chance to cool down. More of your water will be soak up by the earth and be available to the plants.

Answer 8

After the hottest part of the day. Like at night time. You should do this because less water will evaporate and you know if it has rained or not. Also for nice plants mix plant food in the water you use!

Answer 9

As early as possible in the morning. Plants need water to photosynthesize. In general flowers last longer with no water on them and shaded from direct sun.

Answer 10

I have always read that 4-8AM is the optimal time to water.

Midday watering is lost to evaporation and eveninb/nighttime watering leaves the garden open to fungal diseases.