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February 19, 2017 By Reputation Local

Winter Watering Guidelines

With below normal precipitation for the month of January, and warm temperatures through the middle of February, it’s a good idea to give your trees and shrubs a drink.  Many areas are suffering from sparse snow cover, low soil moisture and low humidity.  Conditions like these can weaken or damage plant root systems.  Evergreens, south and west-facing lawns, plants near south and west-facing walls and newly installed plants are most susceptible to dry winter conditions.

To give your trees and shrubs a good start on the new growing season, use these guidelines:

  1. Water when air temps are above 40 F.
  2. Use a soil needle, deep root fork, sprinkler, or spray wand
  3. Apply water to many locations around the dripline
  4. Insert the fork or needle no deeper than 8″
  5. Apply 10 gallons of water per inch of tree trunk diameter measured at knee-height.
  6. Apply 5 gallons of water twice a month to newly planted shrubs
  7. Small established shrubs need 5 gallons per month
  8. Large shrubs (over 6 feet) need 18 gallons of water per month.

Your garden will thank you with a hydrated, healthy start to the season!

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