How to collect Morning Dew?

Do you want to harvest morning dew to water your plants? Wondering if there's a way to harness this pure, natural water?

With the aim of reducing our water consumption, today we're going to see how to take advantage of morning dew to water our indoor plants.

The easiest way is to place your plants outside overnight. However, we do not recommend taking your houseplant outside when it's freezing, especially if it's a tropical plant. We recommend collecting the dew by soaking a piece of cloth on wet grass.

In this article, you will learn:

• How to find the perfect spot to collect dew.
• How to absorb this dew.
• How to use it to moisturize your plant's foliage.

This little eco-friendly water harvesting trick will no longer hold any secrets for you. You'll then be able to harvest a maximum amount of rosé at the most opportune moment.

Let's find out all about it together right now.

Intro: Is morning dew good for our plants?

But where does this mysterious water come from that nourishes the earth and soaks our shoes? Let's discover together where dew comes from and what it does for our plants!

Dew is a natural daily phenomenon, which corresponds to a precipitation of water in the form of droplets. It comes from a process of liquefaction of the condensation of the air , when the coolness of the night sets in. It can be accompanied by morning fog.

As it's a natural phenomenon, it's completely beneficial for your plants. It helps hydrate the foliage daily, helping to combat the dry air during the day.

Morning dew helps leaves and branches stay supple and hydrated to better resist the wind.

You can also learn more about saving water in the garden in our dedicated article.

1) Find a healthy green space

The tall grass in gardens and meadows is usually waterlogged by early morning. We therefore always make sure to find an untreated lawn to maintain our ecological approach. If you have recently sprayed pesticides or fertilizers, we recommend waiting a week.

Some trees, such as vines and oaks, have particularly large leaves, which are often covered in water.

We recommend heading out early, before the dew has evaporated: between 7 and 9 a.m. This will also motivate you to get up early and breathe in the fresh country air!

2) Absorb the dew with an absorbent cloth

Cotton t-shirts, bath towels, and natural sponges are ideal for absorbing dew. Simply walk along the surface and let the towel rub against the blades of grass. You can also wipe off leaves from trees and bushes.

If your garden is smaller, you can simply leave a towel spread out on your lawn overnight.

3) Squeeze out the water from your fabric

Depending on the season, you can easily collect enough water for a houseplant in just a few minutes.

Rest assured, if the collected water is cloudy, this is completely normal. Don't waste your time filtering it for your plant, even if it contains residue and impurities.

4) Water and rub the branches of your plant

Once you have collected the water, all you have to do is pour it into your watering can to irrigate the soil! To refresh the foliage, you can pour your dew into a water spray bottle .

This will replicate the natural benefits of dew on a houseplant. Unfortunately, these plants are only familiar with the dry air in our homes and require a little refreshing. If you don't have a spray bottle, you can rub your damp cloth over the leaves and branches.

Remember that in nature, plants receive water from their leaves to their roots through a complete cycle. Limiting your watering to the root system means missing out on half the cycle.