How to Water Plants on a Deck

Decks are a place for a barbecue an outdoor table and chairs set, but potted plants really make the deck feel like a getaway, especially if you have a small backyard. Many plants grow well in contains, from flowers like petunias to herbs like basil. Container grown plants need more frequent watering than in-ground plants since they have less soil and the sides of the container absorb heat.

Container plates
Watering can

Instructions

- 1
  Place all the potted plants on your deck on container plates with 1- to 2-inch raised sides. This keeps the water from leaking out of the container and ruining your wood.
- 2
  Check the soil in the potted plants to see if the plants need to be watered. If the soil is dry to the touch about 1 to 2 inches deep the plants need to be watered. Never allow the soil to dry out completely.
- 3
  Pour water into the top of the container plant right at the soil level. Keep pouring the water until some water leaks out of the bottom of the container.
- 4
  Check container-grown plants to see if they need watering two to three times on hot days and windy days.

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