a tree watering question-

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HeatherY Kensington, NY May 15, 2012

I have been told to water new planted trees. I have been advised to get a hose and soak the new plantings. The one thing I have NOT been told is HOW LONG to soak the new planting.

I planted two dwarf plums one day ago, in prepared soil with water retention crystals, and it has been raining on and off for about a day.

Tomorrow brings clearing with a few showers, and then Brooklyn will see three to four sunny days. Should I get the hose out and soak the little trees? They stand only about 10 inches out of the ground at this point.

thanks
Heather

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altagardener Calgary, AB(Zone 3b) May 16, 2012

No, you should not soak them every day and especially not if you've had any significant rainfall... they're not aquatic plants. ;-)
A pail of water once a week, if there's been no rain, is reasonable.

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HeatherY Kensington, NY May 16, 2012

Thank you for the clear advice- and the laugh! "aquatic plants" heh! Yes, they are beach plants, they don't live in the water, just near the water.
Heather

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