 Watering
The amount of water you give the plants in your garden is crucial to their overall health. Watering too much or too little can harm your plants, and some of the harm may be irreversible. The best time for watering is in the morning before heat and evaporation take their toll. Grass clippings and mulch spread on the soil help to prevent the evaporation. Using an organic fertilizer like Concern® Weed Prevention Plus® or Ringer® Lawn Restore® will add valuable nutrients to your soil allowing them to hold more water and prevent the effect of drought conditions. | | | Where to Water 
Generally, plants need to be watered at the base and the water must be enough to soak into the soil for the roots to soak up. Using a watering can or sprinkler provides your lawn and garden with a steady supply of water. Watering your plants too fast will cause soil runoff and with that soil goes valuable nutrients and beneficial insects, essential to a healthy organic garden. A light misting of the leaves occasionally can be beneficial, especially for houseplants but too much water on the leaves can promote fungal blights or increase the risk of phototoxicity (burning) in outdoor plants. You must be careful not to over water your plants. Over-watering is the #1 killer of houseplants. Using a product such as Safer® Brand Oxygen Plus Liquid Plant Food will prevent over-watering by infusing your plants with oxygen. The amount of water a plant needs is dependent on the type of plant. Check with your local green house for advice for your specific plants. Knowing how much to water to ensure your organic garden is as healthy as it can be is essential to gardening organic. Safer®Brand brings you a variety of effective garden care products that are gentler on the environment! Most of them proudly display the OMRI Listed® organic seal and comply for use in organic gardening! 
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