Proper watering of your newly planted material is extremely important. Lack of enough water during the first growing season is a major cause of plant loss. The infant root system on these plants makes them highly susceptible to dry weather damage.

Newly planted material should be watered enough so the root system doesn't get the chance to dry out. Wet the soil enough to soak through to the base of the root system at each watering. Watering should begin when the topsoil feels dry to the touch. Quick, light sprinkling will not do the job of wetting the entire root area.

Plantings that are already established should be watered by filling the root area with water, and then allow the soil to dry out before the next watering. Tree's, shrub's, and landscape plants should be watered at the outer edge of the plant or just inside the drip line.

Some of the early warning signs that a plant is stressed: wilting, yellowing, and dying foliage, leaf drop and twig dieback. Be careful not to over water as well, constant over watering will kill most plants.

The best way to water is through a drip irrigation system. Trickle or drip systems give plants a steady supply of water delivered slowly and directly to the soil around the plant roots.

The best time of the day to water is very early morning or in the evening, to reduce evaporation and cost. Mulching your planted areas will help reduce evaporation as well. Mulching will assist in reducing water run-off, allow better water penetration into the root system, and reduce weed growth.

If you have any questions or concerns with watering, please don't hesitate to call us at (732) 356-4975