INDISPENSIBLE
IRRIGATION
INFORMATION
WHY WATERING MATTERS, HOW TO DO IT RIGHT
From Colorado to the Mid-Atlantic to the Ohio Valley, the amount and
frequency of rainfall is as varied as the topography.
"Because climate conditions differ widely by region and even by state, so do
plant watering needs," says ISA certified arborist Shawn Fitzgerald.
Translation: The amount of landscape watering required for your property
depends on where you're located and what kind of weather you have.
That's why a proactive irrigation plan created for your property's plant needs
is so important. First, though, Fitzgerald offers some universal, coast-to-
coast irrigation advice:
DO water plant material
when and where needed.
The idea behind supplemental
watering is to maintain sufficient
soil moisture for optimal plant
growth and appearance.
DO use watering as a
means of periodically
recharging tree, shrub
and plant root zones.
Plants lose significant moisture
through transpiration and
evaporation, among other things,
so replenishment is essential to
their health.
DO watch for signs of
over- or under-watering,
such as dropping leaves, or
yellowing, scorching or browning
foliage.
DON'T forget that
different areas of the
same landscape may have
different watering needs.
For example, annuals may need
watering twice a week; turf
once a week; trees and shrubs
less frequently. Ask your Davey
representative to recommend
a watering schedule for your
commercial landscape.
DON'T forget consistent
watering
—especially for newly
installed or transplanted plant
material. Regular watering helps
establish stronger root systems
and longer plant life.
DON'T forget to ask your
local Davey representative
about water management
devices,
such as slow-release
watering bags, as well as a custom
water management plan that's right
for you.
DON'T DO
