WATERING GUIDE

Watering is an ESSENTIAL part of the process for successfully establishing newly planted trees and shrubs. After planting, all plant material should be thoroughly watered. The size of the plant material will determine the length of watering time.

TREES:
     Caliper - the diameter of the trunk
​     B&B - Balled & Burlapped

Evergreen & Deciduous

Per inch caliper tree
     1".......... 1 hour
     2"...........2 hours
     3"...........3 hours

Once your tree(s) have been planted, place a hose in the basin and turn on a trickle (about the size of your pinky finger). Let the water run for 1-4 hours depending on the caliper size of your tree. For example, if it is a 2"-2 1/2" tree, water it for two to two and a half hours. Repeat this process once or twice a week depending on the time of year and weather. In the cooler months it is usually once a week and in the warmer months, twice a week.

SHRUBS:

Evergreen & Deciduous

Container Shrubs: 20 - 30 minutes
​B&B Shrubs: 45 - 60 minutes

Once your shrub(s) have been planted, place a hose near the base of them and run the water (slow trickle about the size of your pinky finger) from 20-60 minutes depending on the size of them. Repeat this process 1-3 times a week depending on time of year and weather. In the cooler months it may be once or twice a week. In the warmer months, two to three times a week. 

We highly recommend using a root stimulator at time of planting and again a month later. Generally speaking, rainfall will not be sufficient to water plant material for several growing seasons. They will rely on you.

When soil is kept wet from watering too often, oxygen cannot reach the roots.
All plants need oxygen and water in order to thrive. 

If any plant material you have planted seems to be failing
DON'T WAIT!!
Please call at any signs of stress
603-778-3711