With the Autumnal Equinox last week, we need to switch our gardening mindset to winter preparation. With these tips from Glenwild Garden Center about watering your new trees and shrubs, your lawn and garden should be in good shape for the coming seasons.
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| Issue No. 163 |
September 16, 2016 |
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| URGENT MESSAGE ABOUT WATERING!
This is most critical for anyone who has planted any shrub, tree or perennial any time recently (This year especially)!
The soil dryness is at critical levels for established plants as well, but if you have planted anything this year, (or for a tree, the last 3 years) you need to deeply water your plants. That means:
- Use a soaker hose, or put the nozzle or end of the hose on the ground next to the trunk and let it slowly run until it thoroughly soaks the root zone. If using a sprinkler, keep it low. Depending on the size of the plant, and therefore the root area, this may take a half hour to an hour for each plant. (Also depending on the amount of water coming out of the hose). Watering for too short a time leaves the water in the surface soil and doesn’t reach down deep.
- Water early in the day if possible to minimize evaporation.
- The larger the plant, the less often you need to water. Trees should need a deep soaking just once a week in conditions like this.
- If you haven’t done so already, mulch the beds to help hold in moisture. (Bonus–it makes a tired garden look better).
- Lawns need only be watered once a week as well, unless you’ve just put down new seed.
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| Also, the Saffron Crocuses have arrived!
Limited quantities, and needs to be planted soon! |
| Fall Hours:
Monday through Saturday 8-6, Sunday 9-5 |
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