The worst time to water outdoor plants is in the afternoon when the sun causes water to evaporate quickly. Avoid watering outdoor plants in freezing weather as water can freeze around the roots and ...

Gardeners might not realize it, but there's an optimal time to water plants, especially during hot weather. There are several reasons why timing matters. The most obvious is to prevent evaporation, ...

A record 100 million-plus U.S. households now garden, the National Gardening Association says. That means more Americans face the dilemma of how and when to water their plants. Watering frequency can ...