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  2. The Worst Time to Water Indoor and Outdoor Plants ... - AOL

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    "During this time, the heat and sun cause water to evaporate quickly, reducing the amount that reaches the plant’s roots," says Andrew Porwol, the founder of Sapcote Garden Centre.

  3. Transpirational cooling (biological) - Wikipedia

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    The movement of heat embodied in water vapour as it leaves vegetation is not well understood given the complexity of the dynamics. [11] While the movement of water into the atmosphere through evapotranspiration and consequent cooling is broadly accepted, the movement of water further into the atmosphere is more contentious. [12]

  4. Plant nursery - Wikipedia

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    Plants need water to grow. Water needs will vary depending on plant species, weather, and soil. An example is in Ontario, irrigation water is used most in late spring and in summer, when plants need water most, and based on climate patterns in Ontario, this time is also when there is the least amount of rainfall. [11] Some nurseries will create ...

  5. Is Tap Water Bad for Houseplants? A Horticulturist Weighs In

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  6. How Often Should You Water Indoor Plants in Winter to ... - AOL

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    Plant saucers are meant to keep water from dripping on your floor, but it's best to empty out your saucers after watering so your plants aren’t sitting in water for a prolonged amount of time. 4 ...

  7. Water-use efficiency - Wikipedia

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    field level : based on measurements of CO 2 and water fluxes over a field of a crop or a forest, using the eddy covariance technique [4] Research to improve the water-use efficiency of crop plants has been ongoing from the early 20th century, however with difficulties to actually achieve crops with increased water-use efficiency. [5]

  8. Your plants need help to survive this heat wave. Here's what ...

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    With heat, we get humidity, and the moisture in the air allows the water in the soil to evaporate more slowly. This is why you should always check the soil before watering. Only water when the ...

  9. Transpiration - Wikipedia

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    As a water molecule evaporates from the leaf's surface it pulls on the adjacent water molecule, creating a continuous water flow through the plant. [ 6 ] Two major factors influence the rate of water flow from the soil to the roots: the hydraulic conductivity of the soil and the magnitude of the pressure gradient through the soil.