How to save wilting flowers from dying?

I was asked by a friend of mine to water her garden for a weeks while she was away. I was fine with the sprinkler system but not so uch for her dry areas on the deck. I have noticed this past week the leaves of her plants turning brown and flowers wilting. It was because i watered every 2nd day.





I am now watering everyday making sure they get lots to drink. Should I water twice a day or will that just make the situation worse?





She is coming back in a few days I dont want to kill her plants.

How to save wilting flowers from dying?
Water once a day unless the weather really is horribly hot. Too much water is as bad for a plant as too little.





Take a finger and poke it down into the soil to check if the plant is dried out. If your finger finds moisture about an inch down, you're OK. You might also check the water requirements for the kind of flowers you're dealing with. Some flowers, like impatiens are real water-hogs and wilt easily. Oh, and if you can move some of the affected plants where they can get a little more shade, that may help, too.





And as far as dead flowers? That's the risk people take when they vacation. It sounds like you've made a good effort, which is all your friend can really ask of you.





Good luck to you.