One of the most common mistakes of gardening, is maintaining moisture in the soil.  Most people tend to over water their soil out of fear that the plants are thirsty/need more water.

This video is short, straight to the point and quite informative on how to check and maintain your gardens’ moisture.

Excerpt transcript:

Do not overcrowd your garden, especially when you are growing pumpkins.  Overcrowding produces smaller pumpkins, if that is what you are growing.  Too much watering isn’t good for a garden, which most people do, but all you need is consistency.  The way to know if your garden is moist, is to go about 3 inches deep in the soil to determine if your garden is okay. If you are growing pumpkins or squash and have a frost, you ought to let them sit out which ensures a firmer and longer lasting produce.