Gardening Resources
Fall Watering
Fall is one of the most important times to hydrate your trees, shrubs and conifers in preparation for winter. Conifers and newly planted trees and shrubs deserve the most attention, but even your established plants in drought years can use some supplemental watering The time to start watering is now and to continue up until the ground freezes.
How:
Water slowly (a light trickle of the hose) and abundantly (30-60 minutes depending on size of plant), allowing water to penetrate deep into the soil. A full, deep watering is better than frequent watering. Water the plants weekly or every two weeks until the ground freezes. Adjust your watering frequency based on rainfall received for that week.
Why is it so important for conifers?
Conifers do not rest during the winter months. They are not like our deciduous trees that loose their leaves every year and are basically dormant during winter months. Conifers continue to breath through their needles even on the coldest days of winter. Tis the season for strong winds and a sun that shines mainly in the south, that is why you’ll notice the most desiccation (or browning of the needles) on the south side of the plant.
What is a conifer?
Junipers, arborvitaes, spruce, pines, firs, falsecypress, larch, russian cypress, and yews.
Now get out there and water your landscape! It’s even important to water your perennials in particularly drought years prior to winters arrival.
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