Your plants get thirsty, too. The correct way to water your plants varies, depending on a number of different factors: seasonality, types of plants, and individual plant needs.
Spring
Because of the heavy rainfall in the springtime, Mother Nature will take care of a lot of the watering. Be aware of how much rainfall you are getting — the more the rainfall, the less you have to worry about watering. Water 2 to 3 times per week, depending on the rainfall.
Summer
The heat is starting to come on strong, and so should your watering. Watering should be a top priority during summer, especially when temperatures go above 85 degrees F. In this case, water your plants every day.
Fall
Preparation for winter has begun. Fall is considered to be the end of the growing season, and doesn’t need intense watering like summer does. Water your plants 2 to 3 times per week when temperatures are above 40 degrees F and snow hasn’t fallen yet.
Winter
Winter requires very little watering when compared to other seasons. Your plants are starting to go dormant for the winter — watering is only necessary before the frost hits. Once snow hits the ground, you can relax until springtime rolls around. Similar to fall watering, water your plants in the winter 2 to 3 times per week as temperatures are above 40 degrees F and there’s no snow on the ground.
