How Do I Water New Plantings?
- Water all plants thoroughly when first planted.
- Soak thoroughly to depth of root ball Deep watering once a week for sandy soils.
- Deep watering every 10 days for clay soils.
- Water more frequently during first month after installation and during unusually hot, dry periods Water with a soaker hose, avoiding light surface sprinkling, or let hose run at a trickle at base of plant for 3-8 hours for thorough watering.
- A 12 hour steady rain substitutes for a normal watering. Thunder showers run off quickly and should not substitute for a thorough soaking. Continue this program until the late fall and then again the following year, if necessary.