Making the bed, walking the dog, packing a lunch, one or more of these things are probably part of your morning routine.
What may not be on the list is watering your trees. Fortunately, this to-do provides a moment of solitude and zen in your busy morning. How peaceful is it to stand under your towering trees, listen to the falling water and watch the morning sun shine? Spending time among the trees even reduces stress levels.
Watering plants and trees in the morning is the best for your plants – and good for your mental well-being
When should you water plants and trees on a hot day?
Morning is the best time to water. Let's talk about why and the reasons why you should not water at night.
Why morning is the best time to water plants
Isn't it so satisfying to swallow a tall glass of water first thing in the morning? This also applies to trees and plants. They thrive during a morning bath because:
- It provides them with fresh water to get through the heat of the day.
- It gives time to dry before night time, which helps prevent fungal diseases.
- Water gets the chance to penetrate the rootsinstead of evaporating due to the heat.
Why watering plants at night is bad
Watering at night isn't the best for your plants' leaves or overall health. This is why.
After soaking overnight, the leaves can remain wet for quite some time because they cannot be dried by the sun. Therefore,damp leaves become extra vulnerable to fungal development.
Try to avoid late watering, especially if you live in a climate with humid nights. Wet leaves and humid weather are perfect conditions for fungi.
Always try to water the plants in the morning.
So there you have it! Plan to water your trees in the morning, especially on hot summer days.
Not sure how much water your trees need in the morning?
