Plant Care

Garden lilies usually need a deep soak once or twice a week, adjusted for heat, soil, and whether they grow in beds or containers.

Most veggie gardens need deep watering two to three times a week, giving about 1 inch of water total from rain and irrigation.

Water a new veggie garden every 1–2 days at first, then every 2–4 days as roots deepen and weather allows.

Most garden potatoes need deep watering once or twice a week, giving 1–2 inches and keeping soil evenly moist, not waterlogged.

Most fall gardens need a deep watering one to three times per week, adjusted for rainfall, soil, and plant stage.

Most raised bed gardens need deep watering two to three times a week, adjusted for season, soil, and rainfall.

Water when the top inch or two feels dry so raised bed plants stay evenly moist, usually every one to three days in warm weather.

Water a vegetable garden with a soaker hose about 1–3 times a week, aiming for 1–2 inches of deep moisture including rainfall.

Most vegetable gardens in hot weather need deep watering two to three times a week, with daily checks for containers and sandy soil.

Most gardeners asking how often to water garden tomatoes can start with deep watering every 2–3 days in warm weather, then adjust for soil and rain.