Watering
Sod - It is important to begin watering newly installed sod within 30 minutes of it being laid on the soil. Apply at least one inch of water so that the soil beneath the turf is soaked. Daily watering of is essential during the first two weeks.
New Seed - We recommend to be watered every other day until germination, at which point watering should continue frequently enough to complete establishment of lawn area.
General Watering - Whenever possible, water lawn in the early morning to maximize the turfs own growing cycle. Try to avoid late night watering.
Deciduous Shrubs/Trees - We recommend to be watered every other day for two weeks, after that point, a schedule of every three days is best for the next six weeks. Watering will need to continue once a week or until established. Again, this may need to be adjusted depending on weather conditions.
Evergreen Shrubs/Trees - We recommend to be watered every other day for the first two weeks, after that point a schedule of every three days is best for the next six weeks. Watering will need to continue once a week or until established. This may need to be adjusted depending on weather conditions.
It is also critical that new Evergreen shrubs and trees be watered once a week in the month of October and November. This will help against winter damage.
Watering Methods:
Creekside recommends a professionally installed irrigation system to best maintain your landscape. Click on our link under irrigation for further information.
Garden Hose - Turn your water on to a slow trickle and rest the end of your garden hose over the root ball of the plant. During drought like conditions, the hose can run for approximately 1.5 hours on a large tree (2.5" diameter). Make sure to move the hose periodically to insure the entire root ball is saturated.
Soaker Hose - A great way to water plants growing in a bed or in a specific area. Since a soaker hose waters at a slow rate, it is important to make sure they run long enough to soak the root ball and surrounding soil. Also make sure your house is covering all sides of the plants; ideally it may need to be moved around during the course of watering. During drought like conditions, for plants about 18" tall, the hose should run for a minimum of 4 hours.
Sprinklers - Ideal to soak an entire bed of plants. Monitor sprinklers to make sure they are watering the plants deeply and thoroughly.
Gator Bags - These bags, used in drought like conditions, are secured to the tree trunk. They can hold up to 20 gallons of water, which is released slowly to the root ball over a period of 15-20 hours.
NOTE: Wilted leaves does not necessarily mean the plant is not getting enough water. It can be the result of over watering as well. Make sure to feel the soil to determine before grabbing that hose! |
