Review Version - Guiding Plant Parents - Proper Watering

Applying the knowledge, you have learned about caring for the plants in the Garden Center, combined with environments typically encountered by our Customers , is

You will want to share with Customers your skills in determining the process and amount of water a plant needs. Factors that contribute to amount and frequency of watering:

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SIZE - The size of the plant and the size of its container if applicable, are both contributing factors to the amount of water and frequency needed for optimum success.

PRESSURE - The pressure of the water being applied must be regulated to soak the plant, not push soil out of the plant.

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WATER PLACEMENT - In the garden centers, typically our plants are all watered by hand using a hose with showerhead attachment. However, Customers may water by hand, soaker hoses, irrigation systems etc. Where the plant is obtaining its water from, the placement, will determine the length of watering needed.

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AMOUNT - It varies by plant, by weather, by soil, by location, plant weight, and many other factors, helping our Customers look for the visual clues found in the plants, will go far in ensuring the plant success.

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