With our fall and winter watering schedules going into effect now is a good time to consider just what that means. How can we save water and make sure our lawns and plants receive the proper watering.
The trick is to give your plants enough water without giving them too much water. Why? Watering too little can lead to wilt from which the plant may not recover, but watering too much is bad for plants because it starves the roots of oxygen.
Depending on the size and type of the plant (tree, shrub, or groundcover), you will need to water to different depths and widths. A large tree needs more water than a small groundcover area because it has a larger root zone, the area in which the plant’s feeder roots are concentrated. Your plants will be healthiest if you completely wet the root zone each time you water.
How Deep Should You Water?
The 1-2-3 Rule is an easy way to remember how deep to water:
• Water small plants such as groundcovers, cacti, and annuals to a depth of 1 foot. Grass should be watered to a depth of 10 inches.
• Water medium plants such as shrubs to a depth of 2 feet.
• Water large plants such as trees to a depth of 3 feet.
A good way to test how deep you have watered is to use a soil probe, a sharpened piece of rebar or a very long screwdriver works well. About an hour after watering, push the probe into the soil. It will slide easily through wet soil but will be difficult or impossible to push through dry soil. Water your plants and lawn until you can easily slide the probe to the recommended depth.
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