How to Water New Plants

By deeply watering your new plants (planted within the past year or less), you're establishing their root system, encouraging the roots to grow down deep, resulting in a healthier plant. Deep watering gives new plants a great start to becoming established. This is a hot week; we aren't only talking about how to water new plants. Below, we also have tips for container pots, annuals, and established plants.

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For new trees and shrubs

Set your hose on a slow, steady stream of water at the base of new shrubs and trees for approximately 20 minutes each, every 3-4 days when we aren't receiving adequate rainfall this summer and fall. It is best to water early in the morning or later in the evening, around dusk.

Evergreen plants do not show signs of being thirsty like deciduous plants often do. Be sure not to neglect watering newly planted evergreens if they "look" fine. Follow the same steps above.

Newly planted perennials should be watered every few days as needed. The time it takes to water them will probably be less than the time it takes to deeply water new trees and shrubs.

For hard-to-reach new plants or going on vacation

We offer watering assist items such as tree watering bags and water mats- this is a HUGE help if you're going on vacation OR (for example) have a tree that is too far from a hose, OR, let's be real, you just don't want to water as often in the 90+ degree weather (we get it!)! We have many options available at the garden center now and will be happy to assist you in finding what works best for your plants.

For container pots and annuals

Container pots will need to be watered daily or nearly every day. Annuals may also need watering every day.

For established plants

You may need to do some spot watering, but unless we are truly in a drought, most established plants that have been in the ground thriving for more than a year, should be fine. Again, spot water if needed.

TIP: A fresh layer of mulch helps tremendously with keeping plants cooler in summer by locking in moisture. It also keeps them warmer in winter. If it has been a year or two since you've added mulch, consider doing so.

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