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Pruning | Plant Health | Soil Conditions | Watering | Labels and Zones | Plants 'n Animals
Snow on the Mountain
Adams Needle Yucca
Bittersweet
Periwinkle/Myrtle
Clematis
Cotoneaster
Heather
Adams Needle Yucca
Bittersweet
Periwinkle/Myrtle
Clematis
Cotoneaster
Heather
Best Plants to Prevent Soil Erosion
Dwf. Arnold's Forsythia
Grasses
Daylily
Houttuynia Chameleon
English Ivy
Cytisus Lydia
Coloratus
Grasses
Daylily
Houttuynia Chameleon
English Ivy
Cytisus Lydia
Coloratus
Japanese Honeysuckle
Pachysandra
Silver lace Vine
Memorial Rose
Crispa
Coralberry Hancock
Pachysandra
Silver lace Vine
Memorial Rose
Crispa
Coralberry Hancock
Willow
Sumac
Boston Ivy
Bayberry
Privet
Sweetspire
Sumac
Boston Ivy
Bayberry
Privet
Sweetspire
Cytisus
Dogwood
St. Johnwort
Juniper
Honeysuckle
Brown's Honeysuckle
Dogwood
St. Johnwort
Juniper
Honeysuckle
Brown's Honeysuckle
Gardening Basics: WATERING
Cotoneaster
Dogwood
Myrtle
Watering Tips: "Proper Watering is Not That Simple"
Watering Tips for New Plantings
Balled and Burlapped Plants
1) Water thoroughly at time of planting
2) Water every 4-5 days for one month
3) From then on water once a week
Watch your plants
Curling leaves are usually the first sign of stress in the plant where the surface area of the plant is being reduced to cut down on transpiration (loss of water from the leaves) Typically, shiny leaves will grow dull. Bright green leaves take on a blue or gray-green appearance. New growth will wilt or droop and older leaves turn brown, dry up and fall off. Flowers fade quickly and drop prematurely.
In most cases, these symptoms signal a lack of water, and the plant will recover if watered soon enough. Remember though DO NOT OVER WATER IT. If a plant is over watered, it can't breath. The same pores that soak up the water soak up the oxygen which it needs as much as water.
Mulching Your Plants
Mulching also affects the plants transpiration rate. A normal 2" layer of mulch keeps the soil cool and reduces the amount of water that evaporates from the surface reducing the amount of watering needed. Mulch will deteriorate over time so it is recommended to add some every 2-3 years.
Balled and Burlapped Plants
1) Water thoroughly at time of planting
2) Water every 4-5 days for one month
3) From then on water once a week
Watch your plants
Curling leaves are usually the first sign of stress in the plant where the surface area of the plant is being reduced to cut down on transpiration (loss of water from the leaves) Typically, shiny leaves will grow dull. Bright green leaves take on a blue or gray-green appearance. New growth will wilt or droop and older leaves turn brown, dry up and fall off. Flowers fade quickly and drop prematurely.
In most cases, these symptoms signal a lack of water, and the plant will recover if watered soon enough. Remember though DO NOT OVER WATER IT. If a plant is over watered, it can't breath. The same pores that soak up the water soak up the oxygen which it needs as much as water.
Mulching Your Plants
Mulching also affects the plants transpiration rate. A normal 2" layer of mulch keeps the soil cool and reduces the amount of water that evaporates from the surface reducing the amount of watering needed. Mulch will deteriorate over time so it is recommended to add some every 2-3 years.
| • | If there is less than one inch of rainfall per week, water plants thoroughly once a week |
| • | Apply water slowly and repeatedly to allow it to soak in |
| • | Morning is the best time of day to water plants. When plant foliage remains wet overnight, it provides an ideal environment for fungus diseases |
| • | Watch plants for wilting and other signs of water stress. (Misting the foliage with a fine spray helps revive wilted plants) |
| • | Remember: Plants need more water when they are actively growing (spring and summer), than when they are dormant (fall and winter). |
Shrub watering summary
Plants Out of Containers
1) Water thoroughly at time of planting
2) Check soil moisture daily and water as needed during 1st week
3) After 1st week, water twice a week for one month
4) From then on you can water once a month
1) Water thoroughly at time of planting
2) Check soil moisture daily and water as needed during 1st week
3) After 1st week, water twice a week for one month
4) From then on you can water once a month