5 Watering Mistakes You're Probably Making
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- Watering. One of the most fundamental tasks in the vegetable garden, and also one of the the tasks that new gardeners have the most problems with. In this gardening for beginners guide, we'll take a look at how to water your plants the right way, as well as cover 5 SUPER common mistakes.
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I've been gardening since I was 10 - I'm 64 now. I come from a long line of gardeners, studied horticulture at the college level and am a certified Master Gardener. I feel confident in saying YOU have the best information and excellent delivery of your information - thank you!
Touché! Gardening since 1962 65 Years old. My Dad was a Nurseryman at Spring Hill for 55 years. I was a Nurseryman for 17 years and had a gardening Business for another four. Raise on a Farm. I HAVE to grow things. Cheers!
He’s good yet the best is Paul Gautschi. By miles and miles and miles
Hey im new to gardening and got roses. How do you tell if the soil needs water? I keep over watering mine and i dont want it to happen again. Also any small fruits i can grow reccomendations?
@@nikhilapte4782 Thank you so much! I appreciate that you took the time. Once again, thank you!
Awe that’s a nice thing to say!
I swear, after going through probably 50-80 different videos on gardening, it seems like this guy is speaking directly to me and answering all of the questions I have that no one else was answering. When I get through watching his videos I'm going to be a Master Gardener, I know it!
Most of these guys will explain the water cycle for a half hour, before discussing the topic.
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I always end up watching his videos. Even if I try a new person I always end up coming to old faithful 😂😂
0:35 1. Wrong time
2:53 2. Watering over the top
5:01 3. over/under water
9:33 4. watering at the same time
12:42 5. Not using mulch
Why do that though? Either people watch the whole video or they don't watch it at all.
This is a great help. I love when people do this. This makes this video a great reference tool with easy to find information
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Sixth mistake not understanding your water pressure, seventh having more gardens than water supply.
My 9 year old and I started a container garden this year, and oh man, he constantly worries about his “babies”, and we have to constantly keep him from overwatering! This will be a great explanation video to show him (and I needed it too!) thanks!
I can't stand it. This is so cute. Lil nugget means well.
Cool what kind of flowers is he into
hi, i am an agriculture student and i made a video explaining when you should water your plants: th-cam.com/video/LVEm_6CizQ8/w-d-xo.html
That was cut asf. His “babies”.
oh that's sweet 🙀💦
You mentioned Ray Padula products. I once had one of their garden hoses for 3 years and it failed, just from a lot of everyday use/sun/weather. I always save receipts...this hose had like a 5 year guarantee. I contacted them with a copy of my receipt, and they immediately replace my hose at no charge without any questions. I always buy their products now.
Thank you. For all the great information!
Good to know! I get so tired of garden items not lasting. I can't seem to find a good, lasting, water hose
Chinese garden spray nozzles are the bane of my existence. Thank you for sharing quality items. Build America/Buy American!
I use that " water,wait,rewater" with my houseplants. It helps to keep water from running through the pot too fast. Great info. Thanks.
I’m a new gardener, never even had houseplants before. Now I’m starting a container vegetable garden in my yard and I LOVE your videos. You give great information, you get straight to the point and it’s so easy to understand and apply your teachings. Thank you.
I've started my first container garden. I've never had a garden before. I do canning, so I plan on canning zucchini and tomatoes! 🍅
Good luck!
Today, I dusted my leaves under and over with food grade diatomaceous earth because of a pincer bug problem that was eating my cucumbers..
@@cookiemama4 this dusting helps keep bugs away? Do you know about caterpillars? They are devouring my roses). Enjoy your garden!
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I don't know about caterpillars.. But I dust only the plants that have a bug problem. DE kills all insects, good and bad. So only treat the problem plants. I did see a video that said DE should kill caterpillars and snails also. I haven't tested that. It's a good question to look up for answers.. 🌻
I’m starting community school garden and your channel has helped me and my team out so much. Before I watched your videos, I knew nothing about gardening, and now I’m teaching others about gardening. Thank you so much!! I love your videos! Keep educating and inspiring!
❤️Automatic watering with moisture sensor. Rain collection. Food forest. Dwarf food trees for smal places. grey water.
Crazy! I live in San Diego and have totally walked passed your garden. No joke, I remember walking by while on a construction project and thinking, “Now, that’s a decent garden!” Thanks for the watering advice, neighbor.
Appreciate the kind words friend
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We live in San Diego. Where is this garden please? Would love to see it as I’m a novice. Thank you!
@@epicgardening where is your garden please? (If it’s ok to come view). We live in SD County Thank you
I'm reading your comment June 26,2022.trying get my garden to grow. My carrots went over to my squash row and not many looks like coming up.
Hi, Kevin. TH-cam recently suggested you to me and I'm glad it did. Of course I am now a subscriber. I'm a 59 year old organic gardening nut with almost no experience but with years of intensive study. I must say I love your teaching style. Despite my over-a-decade's-worth of study (mostly from reading and a horticulture class I took in college), I learn things from every one of your videos. I believe that teaching is the most noble calling. You are a great teacher, Kevin. Thank you for sharing with us all.
I'm watching your video for the 2nd time cuz you are really clear. I have been a gardener for 50 years and have run into every garden problem imaginable. for the last 20 years i have been gardening in the high desert of New Mexico. A of today, June 26th we haven't had any rain since the last little snow in April. watering is the most important thing here. Thanks for all the good pointers. And pray for rain.
I started using mulch this year up in super hot, dry Northern California, and it has been SUCH a game changer.
I love this guy. Easy voice to listen too. Very knowledgeable and has taught me heaps. I’ve never been good at looking after plants but have been trying to create a little garden on my balcony. Slowly getting better thanks to Kevin.
And he gets RIGHT TO THE POINT and seems like he's actually thought about what he was gonna say before he turned the camera on.
hi, i am an agriculture student and i made a video explaining when you should water your plants: th-cam.com/video/LVEm_6CizQ8/w-d-xo.html
You have no idea how helpful this video is, I've been looking for a detailed explanation on watering for so long. Thank you thank you thank you!!
Hey, not really commenting a lot, but i have to say, i like your channel.
I'm a gardener myself, and i already know a lot of what your talking about, but i think you're a really fine guy, and i really like your style of presentation.
Gardeners never know everything about their business, although they sometimes act like they do.
I'm more into landscaping, but love vegetable gardening, and i learned a lot from you, so, thank you.
What came to my mind watching this vid, is watering seedlings. I use a spray bottle for that. That way, you can give your little babies just the right amount of water at exactly the spot they need it. keep on gardening, it's one of the most important things a person can do.
You sound like you may have just arrived at the paradime of common love for ...plants 🤣
I'm in the process of planting my FIRST garden and am I glad I found your channel. TY for this valuable watering wisdom.
I'm totally digging the long watering wand. I live in Louisiana where the spiders think I grow the plants for them. They keep bugs off but they also jump at me if I get to close. Can't lean in and water them. I've been watering them like rain. The plants like it ok but I don't like doing it because it smushes the little sprouts into the dirt, and it can burn the leaves if the sun is to bright and it always is here. I've watered during the day and the water just became magnified droplets of death for the leaves. Definitely going to have to get a wand.
That planter/container you held when you talked about over watering has a drainage hole, the black button on the bottom is removable, I kept mine one when I was putting soil in, but once I planted I was able to pull It off ☺️
So useful! My mom is a huge gardener and I can say I have heard her mention all of these once or twice when I'd help her with the garden. Always nice to share info! love your channel so much.
I’m lucky if I remember to water my plants 😣. I’ve done better this season thank to your channel. I mainly garden because it’s relaxing and it’s time for myself, if anything survives my “black thumb” then even better. These tips are definitely where I’ve gone wrong in the past so thank you
Sister....... don't worry we are all in the same boat!! we are here to help one another !!!
I love watching you. I am a brand new gardener and I love how you talk about what seems complicated for me. Thanks for being such a good teacher and showing clear examples. ❤️
A 16-minute video on watering plants? TH-cam, you're spoiling me!
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Sharad Majumdar , your tomatoes are in bags? Where do I find those! Love your channel!
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This is my second season gardening and I am learning so much from your channel. I am also glad that you explain in a newbie way, meaning that you break down the meanings and gardening lingo. Feel more confident on taking care of my garden.
This is one the first of your videos i watched when i dedicated myself to my garden. It was a game changer in helping my plants thrive. Mahalo!
Perfect timing! My neighbors have asked me to attend to their raised beds (veggies) while they vacation. THIS helps tremendously! Thank you!
Who's vacationing during Coronavirus?
That's nice of you to want to educate yourself to take care of their plants better.😊
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I’m at Home Depot now awaiting clearance to enter and realize I need a quick connect. This will make life much easier for hand watering. Fantastic video!
Been listening to your podcast for the last couple years. Just delved into the videos. You are a wealth of knowledge and I appreciate you taking the time to share the things you’ve learned
This is like month three of my first time gardening. You rock so much, thank you for the video lessons!! You just rock!
You did a pretty good job in explaining the do’s and donts in watering plants.
Thank you.
Thanks for checking it out
Okay. It's 23:19 here in The Netherlands, but i just had to get down the stairs and into the back yard in my pyjamas to reprogram the dripping system...for real.
No watering anymore at 20:00 hrs...tomorrow morning it starts at 07:00. Thanks!!!
this is a great comment and i thoroughly enjoyed it
Lol.pajamas I used to camp out round harvest time to prevent theft and for an early start as later sunmer gets quite hot in SOCal BadMF
I’m a master gardener who was surprised to learn that a drip hose and a soaker hose are not the same!! Obviously, I’ve been watering by hand for many years. Thank you for your clear, short informational messages.
I learned a lot. I’ve been gardening a long time but I’m still getting new hints for better vegetable production.
Im entry level 0. Thank you for having the first video that i could pay attention to and not get super bored.
That means a lot, thank you
I am a complete newbie to gardening and I am especially nervous when it comes to seeds growing but your channel so far is very informative and helpful!.
I love your channel - My dad gave me my own patch in the garden at the age of 8 and I have been hooked ever since - I would say I am a good gardener these days at the age of nearly 50 however I love learning tips from others - always something to learn . . . Thanks
This really sums up the conversation I had today with some fellow gardeners.
For newbie gardeners like me, this is a great video. Thank you!
You're welcome!
I like the analogy of a dry sponge. If a kitchen sponge is really dry and you run it under a steam of water, most of the water just runs off because it is slightly hydrophobic. So, as Kevin said, water a little, give it time to soak in &open up and be receptive to absorbing the next watering.
For$10-15 you can buy a water & pH combo meter for house plants (which I realized I needed cuz, yes, I over watered too many of them) So now, when I water I carry around a little bucket with my meter & a few tools and before I water, I use the meter instead of my finger, cuz it can go deeper and test different levels in the soil then sometimes, especially when the weather changes, I check again AFTER watering to see if I watered enough. and since Im Spending a few extra minutes at many of the plants, I have my bucket & tools to take care of weeds, trimming, harvesting, etc.
Soon I hope to have 96% of my plants automatically watered with drip or sprinklers.
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My question is automated watering How To. How do you set it up for the plants across the walkway from your water faucet / source? I am concerned about tripping on cords / hoses for those plants on the other side of the walkway. A tripping hazard (and sadly no, I can’t wire or place tubing under the cement walkway fyi. Thank you anyone who may answer
I just realized I’ve been over watering and ordered a water meter to check my plants. Thanks for sharing your idea about your bucket of tools.
Thank you for the comprehensive information. As a newbie gardener, your video helps avoid so many pitfalls in the garden.
Ive been overwatering, i watered every 3-4 days and my acer is dying from it so yeah, dont be scared of the soil looking a bit dry :). Awesome info btw and i love your channel.
This is excellent information, thank-you. Some things I've been doing correctly and others, well, not so much. Very early in the morning with a cup of tea works for me. Cheers from Nova Scotia.
Thanks for all the suggestions on when to water. I live and grow in the heat of the Arizona desert in Phoenix. I found that watering early in the AM so the water on the leaves will dry BEFORE the sun hits them, is so much better for my plants. I water heavy every other day. My garden is still growing tomatoes and peppers. It's mid June already, and this is the latest I have ever had tomatoes! SO! I guess I finally found the right amount of water! Happy growing!
Over watering and under watering are best prevented by soil with a high percentage of organic matter to hold water and a high percentage of sand to allow good drainage. Easiest method is planting in raised bed with a good sized reservoir then you just water until the reservoir is full.
Between you and Mark from self sufficient, I've learned so much. Best two channels on TH-cam. Thank you.
I have to do my gardening in containers. Last year, I set up double totes, as a bottom watering system. I may have just had beginners luck, but it worked AWESOME!!! I watered every morning till it leaked out the weap hole, then checked in the evening (mainly during the hotter periods) and added a little more. I hope to reproduce the exact same on a larger scale this year.
Really great video, thanks. Just got my first tomato starter and only previously grown easy herbs. Love a nice coffee morning with my plants!
3 week update for anyone interested: The plant is doing great, very tall. Some Flowers have bloomed and got 4 tomatoes currently growing. Very excited to eat my first homegrown tomato.
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That's what I do ,enjoy my coffee while watering 1st thing in the morning.
I've been a semi-adequate gardener for several years, but never quite "got it". Your vids are direct and concise enough to help people like me get over the "make it up as you go along" hump and become more proficient. Thanks for the great content.
I've been watching some of your videos lately including this one because I plan to grow alot of things in the garden soon. I must say I sure am learning alot from your videos. In fact if i have started planting without watching your channel i´m sure i would have made alot of mistakes. Thank you so much for all of your wisdom and keep posting!
You can see all the TLC you've put into your garden. Inspiring! Very informative videos!
I'm a beginner, trying to earn my green thumb.
Enjoyed watching the video ,all the aspects covered very well .Well explained
Really Nice o hear someone talk about this topic and explain the WHY. Thanks
When was growing up after my dad mow the lawn he would take the mow grass and put in on top of the soil in our garden and I never knew what the purpose was until my dad explained it to me about locking moisture of the soil just like you said. I have been using the method all my life. It works.
Can you do that if your grass is full of weeds? 😳
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Great video with lots of practical advice. With seeds and new sprouts, I lay down enough water to keep the bed moist. After a little growth, I pull in the mulch and cut back a little on the watering, going from 2X a day to once in the morning. My experience with tomatoes is just the opposite of what you're advising. I've found that during the fruiting stage, the tomatoes easily split if they get a lot of water. Nothing I can do about the rain, but I tend hold back, watering once in the morning every other day.
Mel's mix: 1-1-1 equal parts compost, peat moss, vermiculite/perlite. That's what I'm trying out for first time this season as it promises to hold moisture and keep the soil soft and nutrient dense for those roots. I definitely needed this class on watering. Thank you sir!
You are very smart, educated and ALSO a good educator. You do not waste words, you do not woffle. Here in south west UK it is a little hard to translate from San Diego. None the less I enjoy and appre c iate your very targetted input
I have been a gardener for a few years now and I have to say I have made all these mistakes and your remedy and advice is excellent 👌. Gracias.
Thank you for this helpful video. I got my first plant ever. And I’m completely lost when it comes to watering or over watering.
Perfect timing with the Ideal truck in the background.
Haha. Free plug
Very well done, no wasted time about off topic things or long intro, etc. Informative, saved to file. Thanks for sharing.
I love that water wand! The water pressure adjuster is perfect for watering, and the head gives a lot of water without damaging the plants or moving the soil.
if you live in areas with lots of direct intense sunlight, waterdrops on the leaves are like a magnifying glass. many sensitive plants get their leaves burned...
Excellent video and very timely for me. I've just added a split connector to my hose and put a drip hose in, but it's just spraying the water everywhere, I think the soaker hose would be much better.
I started gardening as a hobby last month, so far I’ve been doing everything you said not too 😂I usually water my plants around 1pm , I water using the sprinkler overhead, I flood the planters by overwatering and I haven’t layered mulch over the top. Thanks for explaining everything so well!
Thank you! I haven't gardened well in a few years, and I was making the mistake of watering over the tops of my salad bed. I have a wand, and it had a quick connect on it from before. My husband and I didn't remember doing that. haha I will be putting it to use for getting in between plants without blasting the mulch away.
Great tips! I learned something new about the seedlings!!!
Explains a lot, I was doing half of these mistakes... My tomatoes were doing well, and than died, suddenly. Thank you :-)
I am gardening now as a beginner. Thank you for the video. ☺
I absolutely love your videos...I get so much information. And I also really like the way you set up the information below. Giving us links to where each subject is in the video as well as links to the products you use!
I wish I have known all of these back then. I remember overwatering my grandpa's plants in his yard. Tomatoes, chilis, flowers. And the next day, they withered. Ohh had to rush back home after that 😅😅😅
I'm watching this as my dad waters the garden mid-day lol I'm glad I found this TH-cam channel
Thanks for your tips! You sure are an excellent gardener with wisdom & TLC for your plants!
The pots and trays usually have holes you use a screw driver to punch out. Thank you for your great information from experience.
I would be nice to see tips for us small space gardeners who don't have access to a faucet.
I love your flower/vegetable beds! me and my husband are renting a house now so we use what we can without making the landlord mad.. but we can't wait until we have our own house. I want my backyard to be a walkthrough garden lovers dream! definitely subscribing!
From Sacramento's cool moist nights to Idaho's dry cold nights nights and days. I feel like a 1sr time gardener. Almost list my house plants. I'm just now planting outside and don't have drip set up yet. So, more to learn for sure. Blessings and thank you
I appreciate the detail explanation about the mistakes with watering.
I would love if you could do more tips on watering from seedlings to full plans of different kinds. I feel pretty overwhelmed by the watering. I don't want to over water or underwater. Also how much sun to give. I started plants indoor... late in the season it seems. I am new to gardening. Trying to get a greener thumb!
Super Info....and I seem to have been doing everything reasonably right and that is why your programme is so interesting for me...you are not talking nonsense....thank you!
LOVE ❤️ the raised bed garden!! Thanks for the epic 😊 tips, Kevin!!
Love the photo bomb of the “ideal” driver. Thanks for all your helpful videos! I’m going to do raised beds this year. I guess I’ll have to do some fall crops at the rate I’m going.
Great video! Very informative and helpful. Thank you.
I’m starting to get into planting thanks for the knowledge God Bless
In the UK I have never come across screw-fixing hoses. We use a push-fit system i believe was invented by Hozelock, and is used by most other hose suppliers.
With the appropriate fittings, I can instantly remove a spray head and the water flow will shutoff, I can then just push-in another attachment and the water is available again.
Quick, fairly cheap (especially if you buy generic brands), and easy to use. Even with the tap still on, if you have a connector that automatically stops the flow when no attachments are attached.
Good video, sound advise !
Great video, your front yard looks amazing. I love watering in the morning :) It's just relaxing.
Very practical and informative video. Good job. Thanks.
Super helpful and informative. I’m fairly new to growing food and your series of videos is teaching me stuff to keep me alive! Super cool!!
This guy is really really good ! He explains the what and why very clearly!!!
Wonderful video! Thank you for the helpful tips! 🌱💚
Happy Planting!
I totally recognized the street! So cool you are in SD. Thank you for the tips. I look forward to learning more with your Chanel!
Finally, someone answered my question. I have learned so much from you. Thank you for your videos.
Great video! I like to use a dry chop stick instead of a finger to test the moisture in the soil. You can easily tell when you pull out the chop stick by feeling it. If the tip is dry, plant needs more water.
Thank you very much you are very good clear understanding and knowledgeable thank you for your efforts Are Much appreciated
Such an important video. I was a bit disappointed that you didn't talk about the relationship between watering and blossom end rot.
Check my video on 5 gardening myths! I cover it there
I always used to water on the evening, I will be watering in the morning now and also at the roots and not over the top.
Thank you for all the information.
I love your videos you explain everything very well. I am novice Gardener and your videos have helped me so much.
Awesome information ! Wish I had found you years earlier, I would've killed less in my garden in Florida. Here there are 3 things that kill plants easiest: fungus, enormous insects and infernal heat 3 months a year..Tomatoes get sunburned, etc..I love your Videos, you have so much knowledge. Keep up the good work !
I made self watering planters out of storage bins and plastic bottles/cans. They are amazing. My veggies always look healthy so far and I only need to water every 1-2 weeks!
Me too, hope I did it right 🤣
6:16 great point, thank you! I do this technique with my lawn already...don’t know why I didn’t consider it for my planters 👍
Omg I’m sold on the quick connect. Great idea
When we first started, we over watered. We thought plants needed to be watered daily in this Texas weather. Now that we have a larger raised bed, we are going to use the automatic watering/fertilizer system.
Thanks for sharing
Yeah it's a big learning point! You're welcome
@M S I agree. we are going to have to start watering our plants that are in containers every day if the heat index goes in the 90s and above.
Same here I thought I was neglectful of the plants in the black clay and Texas heat. Especially since we are way way low on the rain fall this year.