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Posted By: Lynette New Gardener - July 22nd, 2005 at 12:48 AM
Hi everyone,

My husband and I just planted our first garden this past weekend. I'm having trouble deciding when to water and what's too much or too little. I have a black eyed susan that seems to be dying....any help??
Posted By: RugbyHukr Re: New Gardener - July 22nd, 2005 at 12:54 AM
Plants in the ground should be watered everyday until their roots become established. Once they are established, rain should be enough. Unless, you experience sub-par rain. Then, be sure to water deeply at least once a week.

Rule of thumb: if plants look dry/wilty water them.

Too much water is, usually, only a problem with houseplants & large irrigated areas containing plants with various water requirements.
Posted By: Merme Re: New Gardener - July 22nd, 2005 at 10:29 AM
Hi Lynette ~ wavey

Welcome to the forum!

While you are here be sure to browse through all the great parts of this site...there is loads of useful information and plenty of folks to help answer your questions. So don't be shy!

Merme
Posted By: princessazlea Re: New Gardener - July 22nd, 2005 at 03:15 PM
Hi Lynette
Go to the plants and flowers section, then the 2nd page. What time of day to water plants.
Hope this helps.
Welcome to the forum
Nice to meet you wavey


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Posted By: Francine Re: New Gardener - July 23rd, 2005 at 08:34 AM
HI,

welcome here Lynette;like your name, it s unusual.

you ll see there s a lot a great gardeners here.
Posted By: Anonymous Re: New Gardener - July 25th, 2005 at 09:06 PM
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Nice to meet ya!

G-Mom grinnnn
Posted By: tkhooper Re: New Gardener - July 27th, 2005 at 03:54 AM
Hey g-mom cool graphic.

Hi & Welcome Lynette,

Good luck with your first garden.
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