With the current global warming and climate change, everyone is doing their best to conserve water, and knowing the best time of day to water plants forms part of that conservation.
I can just see some detractors saying that when you water plants you water plants and nothing you can do will make the water you use less. Shame, I know a couple of people like that, and I must say that I feel sorry for them because they are so closed-minded. Hopefully they will not be the cause of us not having sufficient drinking water in the future.
The Best Time of Day to Water Plants
Up to half the water used in most households goes for watering the gardens and lawns. There are various ways of lessening your water use in the garden:
- Using grey water to water lawns – not recommended for watering any fruit or vegetables due to possible contaminants;
- Catching rainwater in containers and barrels and using that for your flower and food gardens;
- Changing the time of the day that you water your garden
Watering your garden during the hottest part of the day is not the most water-efficient thing to do, even if your vegetables are drooping and your flowers are wilting. Watering in the hot afternoon sun is not good because approximately 30% of the water will simply evaporate.
The best times to water your garden is in the early morning before the sun comes up; this will ensure that your garden is moist enough to withstand even the hottest of summer days. If you are like me and not a morning person, or just do not have enough time to water in the mornings, then you should wait until late afternoon or early evening to water.
Many individuals do not have the time to spend an hour or three watering their garden, and for these individuals drip-irrigation may be the best method. This will ensure that the garden gets sufficient water regularly and also that it does not get overwatered.
Remember that by only watering at the best time of day to water plants you will be saving quite a bit of water but do not leave it at that; also ensure that you save water by showering for shorter periods, putting a brick into the cistern of your toilet, turning the tap off when brushing your teeth, and recycling water wherever you can.
Human beings’ bodies consist of between 60% and 80% water, and must drink water regularly in order to maintain this balance; animals and plants also contain a lot of water and animal and plant water consumption is just as necessary for their continued existence.
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