I’m a gardening expert – you’re watering your plants all wrong, my hack will boost growth and save money
A GARDENING expert has revealed the best way to water your plants, and it will even save you money.
The content creator demonstrated the small change that will boost your garden’s growth.
TikTok user Rhiannon (@rhiannonsgarden) explained “how can you water your garden sustainably.”
In her video, the TikToker said: “If you water your plants when it’s very warm a lot of water will evaporate before it can do any good or even get down into the roots.”
Rhiannon advised her followers to wait until a cooler time of the day to water their plants.
The green-thumbed influencer suggested watering your garden during the early evening.
She explained: “It has time to sink in, you’ll use less water this way, it’s much more sustainable.”
In the comments section, Rhiannon pointed out that the early morning would also suit if you are an early riser.
The gardening enthusiast also shared a tip for when to water your fruit plants.
“Plus if you water fruits like strawberries or tomatoes close to the time that you pick them the sugars won’t be as concentrated and you’ll lose flavor,” Rhiannon said.
She recommended watering them the night before you plan to pick them instead.
The TiKToker added; “Remember, water the ground, not the plant itself.”
TikTok users took to the comments section to share their thoughts on the advice.
“Absolutely right. Unfortunately, the mozzies are particularly bitey at that time, so the job has been delegated to my husband. Win-win,” one viewer said.
Another follower wrote: “I forgot to water the ground and not plants. I have some brown spots on my flowers now.”