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title: "I bought a meter to measure how damp my plants are before I water…"
description: "I bought a meter to measure how damp my plants are before I water them again. Do I have to be careful not to damage the roots? How deep does the meter go?"
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author: "SisaLis"
published: "2023-05-24T11:40:10.611Z"
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# I bought a meter to measure how damp my plants are before I water…

_Posted by SisaLis on 2023-05-24_

I bought a meter to measure how damp my plants are before I water them again. Do I have to be careful not to damage the roots? How deep does the meter go?

## 4 comments

### Fern \<3 commented on 2023-05-24

There should be a sphere type thing that has a number/numbers on it. Just bury everything under it, it shouldn’t bother the roots unless your plant is root bound.

#### SisaLis replied on 2023-05-24

Thank you

### Planty Things commented on 2023-05-24

I use one, I’m just careful when I find any type of resistance I pick a different spot to put it in.

#### SisaLis replied on 2023-05-24

It’s been helpful! I have definitely been overwatering and now I don’t water until I check with the meter first. Thank you!

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