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Emily Smith

How often should you water seedlings? Garden experts share how to keep young plants happy and thriving

Picture of seedlings being watered in ground.

Starting a new garden or even adding more plants to a pre-existing one can feel pretty daunting, but mastering the basics makes it all that much easier. One of these basics is learning how to care for seedlings and knowing how much water they need in their early days.

When it comes to gardening, knowing how to water garden plants properly is a top priority and one that changes depending on the plant. It's not just the species but also how far along it is in its growing process and whether it's established yet. Seedlings are, of course, young plants which are more vulnerable to damage or ill health, so their watering needs have to be met correctly.

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