Garden Center - Aftercare

New Plants:

Water new material daily, first 7-10 days
Water every other day, the next 10 days
Water as needed in the third week. Check soil moisture content before watering. Excessive watering may lead to root rot. Test the soil moisture by checking with your fingers 2-3" deep around the base of the plantings. Allow the soil to dry in between watering events.
Hand watering recommended at the base of the plant near the roots for approx. 60 seconds for trees, 30 seconds for shrubs and grasses, and 15 seconds for perennials.
It is recommended that sprinklers (if you have them) be operated in the evening for watering your plant material. Daylight operation may lead to leaf scorch in summer.
Water frequently during drought periods, when the temperatures are high, and on windy days.

New Sod:

Requires approximately a 1" of water daily for the first ten days while keeping sod damp during this time.
Be careful to avoid stepping on new sod when wet in order to keep the grade smooth and avoid creating divots.
During the second week watering is required every other day with approximately 1" of water each time.
After two weeks, water as needed while mowing weekly to promote rapid root growth.

New Seed:

Water every other day unless the plants begin to droop in which case they may require more watering, daily.
Water in the evening or at night to avoid leaf scorch.
Must establish a schedule in order to allow plants to establish themselves which may take 3-4 weeks time.
Fertilizing is recommended one a month to encourage new growth and flowers.

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