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How To Water Your Newly Planted Shrubs

What happens here

When watering, direct the steady stream of water around the edge of the plant, focusing on the soil. For a plant similar to a Hosta, water for approximately 15-20 seconds. Avoid spraying water directly onto the foliage to prevent diseases. After watering one plant, move on to the next, and if the weather is particularly hot, or the plant needs a deeper soak, return to previously watered plants for a second application. For medium-sized shrubs like hydrangeas or boxwoods, water for about 30 seconds to a minute, again depending on water pressure and current weather conditions.

Goal: Apply water directly to the root zone of small and medium plants.

Tools and materials

  • Garden Hose — Delivering water to the wand
  • Water Wand — Applying water to the plant's base
  • Medium Shrubs N/A — Receiving water (examples given: Hydrangea, Boxwood)
  • Small Plants — Receiving water (example given: Hosta)
  • Water N/A — Hydrating plants