Collins Country

Answering my own question

One thing I did this year was observe.  When the leaves looked wilty, I watered lightly.  Then I checked the next day.  If they were still wilty, I watered a bit more.  This is the way I have found to prevent over watering without killing the poor plant through moisture deprivation!  LOL (Dry and crispy may mean you went too long LOL). 

So simple…I guess it’s just something you have to get a feel for over the years. 

Over-watering is a bit harder for me to detect.  Mildew is one way of seeing over watering, but I have also discovered that a certain type of growth indicates it, too.

 My mint and marjoram were very spindly…few leaves, but growing very tall.  I read somewhere that most people over-water their herbs, so I just stuck the mint on the porch and ignored it for a couple of weeks.

 One day I noticed that the leaves had filled in and gotten much larger.  Now it is full and lush!  So, I keep my eyes open for that and the wilting and have good success gauging the watering levels.

 I would love to hear anyone else describe the signs they’ve noticed when over or under watering!  You could save a life LOL