watering plants

Giving flora drinks

Watering plants is the act of giving water to plants, typically by pouring it onto the soil or spraying it on the leaves.

The phrase often appears in discussions of household routines or gardening responsibilities: I forgot to water the plants while you were away.

Someone who waters plants regularly may simply say they're watering when the context is clear.

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window box · moisture · roots · root rot · thirsty · dry spell · drooping · greenery · misting · nurturing · seedlings · potted · terra cotta · fertilizer · growth · sunshine · droplets · wilting

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plant hydration

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Removing all moisture

parching · underwatering

plant care action type

watering plantspruning

Cutting vegetation for health

fertilizing · trimming · weeding · repotting · deadheading

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G