Water

* It is important to always deep water your new plants in after you have finished planting them. This helps to remove any air pockets around the roots, and establishes a reservoir of water available to the plant as it begins to push its new roots into the surrounding soil.
* Develop or install some sort of system that delivers water to your new plants (and established ones too) consistently and evenly. Automatic irrigation systems are great for this, but in our sometimes unpredictable weather conditions require constant adjustment to be sure you are delivering the right amount of water to meet the plant’s ongoing needs. The best way to check if the plant needs water is to pull some of the bark or mulch away from the plant and see if the first 1-2” of soil has dried slightly. At this point you are ready to re-hydrate the planting.
* Most perennials prefer a deep soaking and then a chance to dry out slightly between irrigation cycles vs. receiving constant irrigation cycles.