So, dawn is the champ. Morning is the solid runner-up. Night is for fungi and slug raves. Afternoon is for emergencies only.
But the real secret? Watch your garden. It tells you everything. A drooping leaf is a text message. A crispy edge is a scream.
Now go outside. Touch the dirt. Feel it. Trust your fingers more than a garden app. Your plants don’t care about fancy timers—they just want a drink when they’re thirsty.
And if you water at 3 a.m. in your pajamas? That’s weird, but it works. You do you. The garden will still love you—just don’t wake it up with a flood.