Definitely! It's the roots that really need the water and putting it on the leaves does absolutely no good.
Sep 06, 2008 Rating
So true! by: Allie
I agree! For so many years I watered the plant and nothing happened; in fact, the leaves drooped! Then a teacher told me to water the soil and I tried it once and it helped. It's the roots that nourish the leaves, not vice versa.
Sep 02, 2008 Rating
Thanks so much. by: Janell
Thanks so much for the info. I think this may be the issue with my grandmother's gardinias. She passed away not to long ago. She lover her gardinia bushes. Since her passing I have been taking care of them. But the seem to be dying on me. I think I will try this. Because when I water then I water the plant not the ground. I hope it works. Thanks again for the info.
Aug 17, 2008 Rating
Nice Tip by: Anonymous
I agree. I've had so many plants die because I wasn't watering the soil. I have handing plants on my porch and when its time to water them, I water teh soil. I get a tin pie plate and fill it with water and set the handing plants in it. This helps because the soil absorbs the water at its own pace and I'm not drowning the top of the plant.
Jul 08, 2008 Rating
Good Point by: Anonymous
Good point, as some plants don't like their leaves wet and the foilage begins to decompose. Plants with fuzzy leaves are particularly vulnerable if you water the plant and not the soil.
Jul 07, 2008 Rating
great tip by: Anonymous
I agree with you because if you water the plants and not the soil the plant doesnt get any water at all. great tip for everyone out there.
Jul 05, 2008 Rating
Water for the roots by: Anonymous
I agree,but, not totally. When you water the soil care should be taken so that the water reaches the roots and/or the roots can reach the water.