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Finding the proper watering requirements will help your plants and flowers thrive. Reading these articles will help you understand how plants use water and how to water them most effectively.
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List of Plants and Water Requirements - This article from GardenGuides.com discusses different levels of moisture needed by different plants. The author discusses low, mid, and high level water requirements for plants. There are also plant suggestions for each region.
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Article about Using Water Efficiently - This article from Texas A & M University discusses proper water techniques, ways to conserve water, and how different types of soil hold water differently. There is also information about how to properly water lawns, trees, and vegetable gardens.
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Watering Home Gardens and Landscape Plants - This informative article about watering plants comes from Washington State University. The page explains in detail the importance of giving plants the correct amount of water and the effects of too little or too much water. The article also talks about the different water needs of different types of plants, young and old.
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How to Tell if Plants Need Water - This article from GardenGuides.com teaches you how to tell if different plants need water. The article is divided into house plants, outdoor plants, succulents, and cacti.
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Watering Flower Gardens - This article from the University of Illinois Extension offers information about watering your flower gardens. One key objective in this article is to teach you how plants use water so you can avoid over- or under-watering your garden.
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Guidelines for Watering Indoor Plants - This article from Colorado State University provides guidelines for watering your indoor houseplants correctly. It covers topics such as how to evaluate soil moisture, signs of dehydration and overwatering, how to institute temporary self-watering, and other helpful topics.
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Identifying Water Needs for Native Plants - There are several articles in this fantastic resource. The first article, titled "Identifying Water Needs for Native Plants," discusses xeriscaping in the Rio Grande Basin and the fact that most people make the mistake of overwatering these plants.
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Water Needs of Plants - In an effort to save landscape water, the official city website of Chandler, Arizona teaches how to properly water desert plants. The article discusses the unique watering needs of plants in this region.