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How A Toothpick Can Improve Your Gardening Skills
By KALEIGH BRILLON
Mastering the art of watering is paramount in the quest for a thriving garden, as both overwatering and underwatering can spell disaster for plants and may even kill them.
The surface of the soil can sometimes be deceptive, making it crucial to assess the moisture level underneath. A simple way to do that is by inserting a toothpick into the ground.
A dry toothpick suggests the plant needs water; soil on it indicates moisture is fine; and partial darkening with moist soil means you can opt to water now or wait a little longer.
While toothpicks — typically 2 ½ inches long — are pretty reliable for this test, alternatives like chopsticks, dowels, plant stakes, or even your finger work just as well.