For plants like the beautiful Plume Spirea, it's important to test if your plant has enough water. Other plants from milder climates, however, can't tolerate too much water, such as the African Lily. Remember that flowering plants also use a lot of water. So, when your garden is in full bloom in spring, you'll need to regularly check if your plants still need water.
How to approach it
With a plant like the Plume Spirea, you'll quickly notice it will start to develop drooping flowers if it's in a patio pot. Therefore, in warm weather, it's useful to use a saucer under your pot where a layer of water can remain. Plants from a milder climate, like the African Lily, do not like wet feet. A patio pot with drainage holes is essential for them. Only water these plants when the soil is dry. Stick your finger a little way into the soil to check if it's dry.
Plants in your border or open ground
Generally, you don't need to water perennial plants in open ground or a border once the plant has a good root system. Planting in late autumn or early spring is therefore so beneficial, as it is less warm then and the chance of rain is greater. Especially in late autumn, the plants go into warm soil in a warm bed and will still develop new roots before winter. In extremely hot weather or during long dry periods, it will be necessary to water the plants. Use the same techniques to check the plants.
