Garden MD
Practical answers for common garden problems
Water

Overwatering

Overwatering keeps roots deprived of oxygen and often shows up as yellow leaves, drooping, and soil that stays wet too long.

How to confirm it

  • Check whether the top two inches of soil are still damp several days after watering.
  • Look for drooping paired with wet soil rather than dry soil.
  • Inspect drainage holes or bed drainage before adding fertilizer.
Next Steps

Fixes connected to this cause

Correct overwatering

Start by changing watering frequency before buying anything else. Most overwatering fixes are about timing and drainage.

Improve soil drainage

Drainage problems usually need a physical fix such as better soil structure, better bed design, or a different watering method.