Water plants daily

Water plants daily
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While container plants may need daily watering, those in the landscape do not. It is better to water a couple times a week and to irrigate deeply. Shallow watering encourages roots to stay up near the surface. Instead, you want roots to grow deep so plants are more self-sufficient during dry periods. Obviously, cacti and succulents need infrequent watering.

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