How Often Should I Be Watering My Outdoor Plants?

With the right outdoor plants, you can turn even the smallest space into a lush, healing greenscape. Whether you’re growing aloe vera to DIY your own gel or flowering plants to fill your vases, two things are essential: sunlight and a proper watering schedule. 

Take Care of Your Outdoor Plants

Understanding when and how much to water your hanging plants and ground cover plants is the difference between life and death. Then, once you get the hang of how to care for them, maintaining a consistent schedule will set you – and your greenscape – up for success. 

Watering Needs

Plants – like animals and people – all have different needs. The type, soil composition, weather, and even your garden’s microclimate all factor in. Here are some general guidelines for different types of plants: