Need definitions of watering terminology

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gr8adventure Pearland, TX Jun 18, 2010

I am an absolute novice gardener. I planned the layout of my walled garden plants (in 6" raised beds with 4" of flowerbed soil over substrate of 4-6" of sand) using DG plant files info. I understand "moist", "drought-tolerant", and "xeriscape".

What puzzles me is "average water needs, do not overwater". I need some quantitative or descriptive definition.

I live in hot and humid area south of Houston TX (Pearland). Does "average water" mean something like "water until soil is moist 2 inches below the surface, then allow soil to be dry for two days before watering again"???????

Spring was sloppy-wet and cold here for us, so we didn't get started planting until mid-April. Then it started getting HOT and DRY. In my concern about getting enuf water to new plants to get them "established", I may have over-watered (plants were not flourishing after a month, and leaves on many looked yellowish). So I stopped watering for about 5 days. Some plants now have greener leaves, but others now have yellowish leaves, OR they have bronzey-red-looking leaves, so I assume they are now thirsty, OR they are getting TOO MUCH sun.

Feel free to have a good laugh at my expense (I am, as I type this), but I need some guidance!! Thanks for your time!

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Joan Belfield, ND(Zone 4a) Jun 18, 2010

Hi gr8adventure,

Welcome to Dave's Garden. I would suggest posting your question to the beginner gardener forum here: http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/f/b_gardentalk/all/ There are lots of members that hang out there, and perhaps someone from your climate will be able to help you determine what works best for your area.

Joan

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