Friday, June 22nd, 2007...9:55 am
Watering
Now that summer is here - and it’s getting hot, I often see our customers under watering. So a few quick tips on water to help you and your plants survive their first year.
First off, remember that the plants came in a potting mix not unlike your house plant potting mix. If the potting mix dries out the plant dies! So during intense heat, go out and water the potting mix. That may mean a cup of water for a small plant that was grown in a 2.5 inch pot and up to 5 gallons for a tree in the larger 15 gallon sizes.
Next, plan to water up to 4 times/week in intense heat, watering both the potting mix and the surrounding soil. Roots don’t grow in dry soil! Water 2 to 3 times /week when the heat isn’t so bad. Lastly and perhaps most important, mulch the soil around your plants. Mulch will keep the soils cooler - better root development and will save a tremendous amount of water lost to evaporation. The real cost savings in water begins the second year and the third year of a plants life as the roots work their way into the soil. Many of the plants we provided you will flourish with a twice a month watering program in subsequent years.
Questions? Let’s hear from you!
–Ruth
8 Comments
July 9th, 2007 at 9:34 pm
I have just installed a small pond in my backyard in Casper. Do you have suggestions for the species of pond plants that would work to keep the water cleaner, and could be removed in the fall and be kept dormant over the winter in the basement?
July 11th, 2007 at 8:09 am
Hi Greg
Enjoy the new pond! In terms of plants for your pond I want you to consider a variety of species… mostly the Juncus and Rushes. You may need to travel south for these plants! I would check availability with Meadow Acres Green House. If they don’t have the plants, you may need to travel to Ft Collins Nursery, Bath Nursery or Gulley Green House for plants - all located in Ft Collins. If you need plants and are willing to wait a bit, we can arrange to get these plants to you - let us know. Question back to you - what landscaping have you done around your pond? That’s where our expertise lies is in crafting a native look that highlights your pond. Stay cool!
July 20th, 2007 at 9:40 am
I am so sad! We went on vacation for a week and the neighbors were suppose to water my valiant grapes….I came home to leaves turning yellow and one plant looking dead. Is there any hope for them? It just breaks my heart! I knew I should have installed my drip system… *sigh* Thanks in advance for your help!
July 30th, 2007 at 8:19 am
Dear Andrea, sorry about the delay in answering your question but we were on vacation too! DO NOT GIVE UP HOPE! Grapes are very tough plants just keep watering them! I have personally moved grapes to a new site and saw no new growth for a year and all of a sudden they began to grow the next season. Frankly it surprised me tremendously! So keep a watchful eye - and keep watering. Ruth
August 6th, 2007 at 10:43 pm
No worries about having a good time! All but one of the grapes came back - I think the other is long gone! :( But these little guys gave me my first harvest of grapes! My husband laughed we could probably make enough jelly for one sandwhich! I was just so happy that we got some and they came back! Still watering and watering… Thanks again!
Andrea
August 7th, 2007 at 8:39 am
Good to hear! Enjoy the PPJ sandwich!
October 19th, 2008 at 4:03 am
Last of the mogican.
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