Watering Guide

OUTDOOR Plants

 March through October (Growing Season)

• Newly Planted in the ground - should be watered at least twice a week and sometimes daily

  • (variance due to temperature and rainfall) 

  • Volume of water should be equal to the size of the pot     (ex: #5 pot = 5 gallons of water)

  • Once established - water once weekly

• Containers - should be watered daily and be fully saturated

• Never let the plant sit in water

November through February (Cool Season)

• Newly Planted in the ground - rarely need to be watered more than weekly

  • Once established - no extra watering is needed

• Containers - should be watered 1 to 2 times weekly fully saturated 

• Never let the plant sit in water

INDOOR Plants

Tropicals -

• Check the soil in the pot every week

• Water when it feels slightly dry to the touch

• Water thoroughly and let water drain out completely until the pot is saturated

• Never let the plant sit in water

Succulents & Cacti -

• Check the soil in the pot bi-weekly

• Water when the soil is dry 1” below the surface

• Water thoroughly and let water drain out completely until the pot is saturated

• Never let the plant sit in water