Plants start crying out for water during dry,
sunny streaks. But sprinkling, spraying and
irrigating don't help much if the water is in
the wrong place or if the plant is getting
only a bit of moisture at a time.
Even in rainy climates, the rain that you are
getting in June is not going to be enough,
you'll need to water thoroughly, deep and
right on top of the root ball.
Sad to say, the soaker hose that sits 6
inches away from the root
ball of your new plant or
shrub is not going to deliver
enough vital moisture to the
plant as water goes right
down, not sideways.
TIP 2:
water the right way
Tip 2:
While mature trees, shrubs and plants have
extensive root systems that can draw in
water from a soaker hose or irrigation sys-
tem, new plants desperately need a direct
source of water, and plenty of it. This is
why you'll see newly planted trees wearing
those green Treegator sleeves that slow-
release water directly onto the root ball.
And, just when you thought you had it all
figured out, beware of overwatering. That
can cause rot or invite disease. Make sure
you are keeping an eye on
the soil; checking for moisture
levels daily, but not watering
daily.
