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The best time of year to plant is autumn. Landscape plants, especially those planted in the summer, are extremely vulnerable to drought conditions for the first few months after installation. They have not yet had a chance to establish an extensive root system that protects them during drier periods. It is critical that you are diligent in monitoring your watering for the first few months after planting. Many things affect the amount of water a plant needs. Be aware of the following:
Type of plant--
Certain plants are more drought tolerant than others. Azaleas, for example, require more water than Junipers.
Size of the plant--
Smaller plants such as annuals, ground cover, one-gallon shrubs and sod have very limited root systems and must be watered more frequently than larger shrubs and trees.
Time of year planted--
A landscape installed in the middle of the summer will probably need supplemental watering on a daily basis. A landscape installed in the fall and winter, as plant growth slows, will require less frequent watering.
Site conditions--
Conditions such as sandy soil and exposure to sun and wind add to a plant's water requirements. Knowing what you are dealing with, in regards to your ecology, is only going to help you make better choices with plant material and maintenance.
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Some General Rules to Follow:
Water less frequently during the cool fall months and more often during the summer & spring months.
If you receive substantial rainfall, additional watering will probably not be necessary.
It is better to water less frequently and deeper than to water at frequent intervals and only on the surface.
Whenever possible, water in the early morning hours. Watering late in the day allows moisture to stay on the plants longer. This moisture combined with cooler night temperatures can lead to plant diseases such as leaf spot.
Watering is simple really. All you need to do is observe and use common sense. Plants often give us clues when they are suffering from drought stress. The most common symptoms of drought stress are curling or wilting of the leaves. When you see these signs, you need to shorten the interval between watering.
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