Know when to water

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Knowing when an area requires watering takes practice. Factors such as temperature, soil type and time of day all play a role. The best test is always the finger test – feel the soil to a depth of a few centimetres. Sometimes the soil surface looks dry, but it may still be moist further down.

You can also use a bamboo stick or a thin piece of wire in the same way – if there is moist soil on the stick when you remove it, it is not yet time to water.