Winter Watering (Part III)
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Posted by Robert Dailey Jan 18, 2007 |
Yeah, it might be cold out there, but. To keep your plants healthy and alive, you’re going to have to get out there and do a little work.
It shouldn’t take too long, and you can promise yourself a seat in front of the fire with a nice warm drink afterward.
Here’s what you need to do:
Every few weeks, you should water at least once, and you should do it thoroughly.
You should water early in the day so the water can soak in before the ground freezes again at night (yes, water will soak through frozen ground, but if you water later, the water you’re giving the plants may freeze before it arrives at the roots.)
When there is a thaw, water.
If you’re watering by hose, drain them so they don’t freeze. That way, you can use them again :)
New woody plants (those two years old or less) are still sending out fine root hairs, and still establishing their root systems. Water about a foot beyond the drip line of these plants.
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Winter Water In the Desert Part I