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Proper
Watering Techniques
Trees
and Shrubs
- Proper watering
is a necessary requirement immediately after transplanting any balled
& burlapped or containerized plant. Including a root stimulator
with the initial watering will help lessen transplant shock and encourage
new root growth. Regular watering during the first few months after
transplanting will be vital to the establishment of the plant in the
landscape.
- Your trees and
shrubs will need individual attention until they become established.
Keep in mind that it takes one year per inch of tree diameter for
a tree to get established.
- As a rule of
thumb all plants need at least 1" of water per week through rain
or irrigation. The best way to water trees and shrubs is to place
a hose by the base of the plant and set at a slow trickle. If set
at the proper rate, water will be absorbed and not run off the root
ball. A slow soaking is the goal.
- Over-watering
can be as much of a problem as under-watering. Unfortunately, symptoms
of both problems are similar. Signs of over-watering may include yellowing
of leaves and an overall limp appearance. Additional watering will
not revive plant. Under-watered plants will also wilt and may brown
around leaf edges. However, under-watered plants will respond with
additional water.
- The best way
to determine a plant's watering needs is to physically check the soil
4" deep around the root ball. If the soil is wet, don't water.
If the soil is dry, the plant needs watered.
- Your balled
& burlapped trees and shrubs require individual attention for
the first year or two until their root systems are established. Allow
a trickle of water the thickness of a pencil to run from the hose.
Slowly soak the root ball and surrounding area.
- Most plants
will suffer death by drowning rather than neglect. Don't "kill
them with kindness". Proper watering techniques are essential.
Lawn &
Garden
- Sprinklers may
be used to water lawns, small shrubs, flowers, and vegetables.
One inch of water should be applied to your lawn and garden beds once
a week!
- During hot,
dry spells flowerbeds will need more frequent watering.
- Take a pie plate
and set it 6 - 7 feet from your sprinkler. See how long it takes to
catch 1/2 inch of water. Double that time, and water your lawn and
gardens that length of time.
- Infrequent deep
watering encourages deep root growth and discourages mildew, fungi,
and disease
Allisonville Nursery
garden
center, garden gifts, landscaping
11405 Allisonville Road
Fishers, IN 46038
Phone
317.849.4490
Fax 317.849.5948
We are not
a mailorder nursery. Plants and products are
available for pick-up at our Fishers, Indiana location.
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