Water Early in the Morning

Water your garden in the early morning, ideally between 6 and 10 AM, before the heat of the day sets in. This timing gives plants immediate access to moisture when they need it most and allows any wet foliage to dry quickly as temperatures rise, reducing the window for fungal disease development.

Why It Works

Morning watering aligns with the plant's natural uptake cycle — transpiration peaks during warm daylight hours, so water applied early is used efficiently. Midday watering loses more to evaporation, while evening watering leaves foliage damp overnight, creating ideal conditions for fungal infections like powdery mildew and leaf spot.

Tips

• If early morning is not practical, late afternoon (4-6 PM) is the next best option
• Avoid overhead sprinklers in the evening to keep leaves dry overnight
• Use a timer on your irrigation system to automate early morning watering