As the Garden Grows

  You can tell your garden is overwatered if the plants are wilting despite the soil being completely wet, and the leaves are turning a soft, pale yellow. When soil stays waterlogged, oxygen is cut off from the roots, causing them to drown and rot. This prevents the plant from drinking, resulting in "dry" symptoms even in a puddle.  Physical Signs on Plants Base-Up Yellowing : Lower and older leaves turn yellow and drop off even though the ground is wet. Soggy Wilting : Leaves look limp, droopy, but feel soft and heavy rather than crisp and dry. Leaf Dropping : Both young buds and old leaves drop off the plant prematurely. Edema (Blistering) : Small, raised blisters or bumps appear on the undersides of leaves where water cells have literally burst from high fluid pressure. Stunted Growth: Plants stop growing or look weak, and new leaves remain unnaturally small. Mushy Stems : The base of the plant feels sof...