How often should plants and trees be watered?
The real answer depends on several factors such as how long the plant has been growing in the landscape, where it is growing in the landscape and how much natural rainfall we receive. Obviously a newly planted tree will need more water from you in a dry season than during a rainy season. The short answer is that all plants need to be watered as needed for the first year or so until natural rainfall can take care of most of their moisture needs. Check the moisture level of smaller plants every 2-3 days and larger plants and trees every 3-4 days. If they are moist, leave them alone and check again in another few days. If they are dry, water thoroughly. Once you have checked a few times, you will learn how long it takes your particular soil to dry slightly between waterings. Please see our proper watering instructions on the link above for more guidance on watering.
