Waterwisdom

Waterwisdom – winter

There are two options for winterizing ponds:

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.