Waterwisdom – watering
- Do not turn on your irrigation system to water your trees.
- Use hoses, soaker hoses or buckets.
- Water your deciduous trees and evergreen trees up to 2 times a month between October and March.
- Check soil moisture levels around the dripline of the tree to determine how much water is needed.
- To accurately determine soil moisture, dig down at least 4-6 inches.
- Water during the day when temperatures are above 40 degrees to allow the water to soak in before freezing night temperatures set in.
- Do not water if soil is frozen.
