Learn how to water your garden the right way and reap the rewards. Here are some watering tips from the green thumb experts on how to best water your garden.

The first thing is very important and will sound simple, but it isn't. Be aware of both under watering and over watering. Many novices in their willingness to take care of their plants tend to over water their garden. Too much water will drown your plants, and some plants actually don't like much water at all. Read up about your plants to know how much water they need.

Make it a daily habit to check the soil in your garden for moisture. A good way to do this is by just sticking your index finger in the soil near where your plants are growing and feel if it is dry or wet.

When watering your garden to achieve maximum watering power, you should compare the soil's moisture with that of a wet sponge that you've just rung out. That is about the right amount of wetness your soil should have.

Because soil can dry out at different rates make sure to check it every time you water your garden. Many things can alter the amount of wetness kept in your soil: your climate, the amount of sunshine and how thirsty your particular plants are. Some plants do not require being watered every day.

When the soil is slightly drier than that rung out sponge, you should water your garden again. Be careful not to water too often or too little. Keep in mind that consistency of the rung out sponge. Once you start to understand your plants' needs, you will begin to enjoy seeing the seedlings turn into full grown plants. When and how much you water your garden will give you the success you desire.

There are many ways to get water to your garden. The most common is the garden hose. If your garden hose is longer than 25 feet it is going to get tangled and develop kinks that prevent the flow of the water through the hose. Using a garden hose reel eliminates this frustration and saves time.

The key to transplanting is water also. If you feel you must transplant your plants, try to avoid doing this in the summer. Because of the heat and intense sun during the summer, it is never the best time to move plants. When transplanting any time of year, follow these few steps for success: water the plants to be dug and transplanted the day before you plan to do this - the shock is much less if it is fully hydrated; dig and transplant during the coolest part of the day, the early evening, or when it is overcast; water the plant just before it is dug soaking the ball root; never leave its roots exposed to the sun, heat, or wind; water the hole before you place the transplant into it; after the transplant is put into its hole, fill it halfway with water; and allow the water to settle in the soil around the roots. Then finish filling the hole. Pad the soil down lightly around the base of the plant and once again, water the plant and its leaves.

It is best to shield your newly transplanted plant from the direct sun for 3 to 5 days. Check the plant daily. They will need to be watered every day, if not more. If it is wilting, water the plant. Keep on top of the watering of this transplant because it is in shock no matter what time of year you do this. Precaution is vital to ease the plant's transition to a new ground.