it's been a mild, dry March - have you watered your trees?

I've been almost hesitant to say anything for fear of jinxing it - but this has been an usually mild March!  Usually it is the month we get the most snow, which is hard to believe considering the weather we've had lately!

Remember the beautiful September we had as well?  And the sudden freeze in early October when the trees hadn't even had a chance to change their leaf colour and store energy in their roots for the winter?  This means they're probably going to be a wee bit stressed this spring - it'll be a good idea to make sure they've got some water as soon as they start to awaken.  i.e. water now.

What's the best way to do that?  With a soaker hose around the drip line (directly under the outermost branches of the tree).  Turn it on and leave it for around 12 hours so the water soaks slowly into the soil and doesn't run off.  Your trees will thank you!

Comments

[Jenn]

Thanks for the tips, I'll be sure to do that this weekend.

[Tatiana]

Yep - thanks for that. I wouldn't have had a clue that they needed a long drink. Off to buy a soaker hose!

[Calgary Garden Coach]

You're welcome! Happy watering,
Janice

[awfawef]

I think it's a little early yet to water. Watering will induce new growth, which is not what you want at this time of year.