Example Sentences

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He put his fruit's gigantic size down to extra care and 12 waterings a day.

From BBC • Oct. 10, 2023

Herbs will not grow well in wet conditions, so allow the soil to dry out slightly between waterings.

From Washington Times • May 23, 2023

The parlor palm, which prefers bright, indirect light, is resilient enough to tolerate a few missed waterings.

From Washington Post • Apr. 6, 2022

Let the potting mix dry on the surface between waterings, and check that pot drainage is good.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 17, 2022

Annie, the fir tree, that the Nolans had cherished with waterings and manurings, had long since sickened and died.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith