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watering and care tips for new and established plants
Remember, Mother Nature is a very unpredictable force. These are general guidelines, you will still have to use your own judgment and that any change in appearance is an indication that attention is needed.
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ALL NEW PLANTINGS:
In summer months, rain is not an adequate water source. New plantings will need to be watered with irrigation or by hand in addition to rain.
TREES & SHRUBS:
Water EVERY DAY for the first 3-4 days (at the roots). For the following three weeks, water with a slow trickle every 3 days. After this period, be sure to water your plants generously once a week using a wand. The first 12 months the tree or shrub is establishing itself and needs seasonal care.
ANNUALS:
Water EVERY DAY for the first two weeks (at the roots). After this period, be sure to water your plants generously twice a week using a wand. Extreme heat or drought may increase the need for watering.
SEED:
In general keep the seed moist, seed should be insulated with straw (keeps a consistent temperature). Watering with a sprinkler should be continued until the seed has sprouted and established. Generally 2-3 weeks. Monitor the lawn and water if changes color.
SOD:
It is a crucial step to keep the sod watered consistently, if it is a hot day especially. Sod is very temperamental and if not properly watered can burn up within a 24-hour period. Sod has to be so wet that when stepped on it cannot be ripped, indented, and destroyed. Generally 2-3 weeks. Monitor afterwards. Water as needed if it loses good green color.
IRRIGATION:
All planting beds have different requirements. Checking under mulch for soil moisture is necessary to ensure proper growth.
