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Watering a garden bed with a hose at the base of the plants

Morning or evening: when to water the vegetable garden

Habits
Why morning watering suits vegetables best, when evening watering is just as good, how to water in the evening without inviting disease and snails, and what midday watering really costs you.
A woman checking the moisture of potting mix in a pot with her finger

The finger test: how to tell when a pot or bed needs water

Habits
How to check a pot or a garden bed with your finger or a trowel, what dry, damp and wet mean at depth, and two quick checks that back the test up.