Watering… with coffee

Good Earth’s owner, Dave, can walk you through a visual process of watering a newly planted tree.

Check it out!

Let’s Keep These Essentials in Mind…

Water Often

Not accounting for rain, you will need to water every 1-3 days during the first 2-3 weeks. Then every 3-4 days for the summer. Most newly planted trees and shrubs need 1” of water every week

Remember, if it rains for less than 1 hour, it probably was not enough water for a newly planted shrub or tree.

Water Slowly

Water slowly to attain deep water penetration which encourages widespread root development.

Taper the Watering Schedule

Taper the watering to every 7-10 days to force the plant to seek water. During hot, dry periods you may need to increase frequency. (Newly planted trees and shrubs need about 1” of water a week for the first growing season).

Use Correct Hose Setting

Using a Soaker hose or Gator Bag helps accomplish deep water penetration and reduces water runoff.

Use a Fertilizer

We highly recommend using Espoma Bio-tone Starter Fertilizer when planting. Mycorrhizae stimulates rapid and stronger root growth. It’s like insurance for your plant!