by Rose Jones
Winter watering of fall planted perennials
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I planted several perennials this fall and understand they don’t need watering after the ground freezes. However, we’ve had some days of 40-50 degrees weather. Should I water the new plants during these warmer days
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Rose Broadway
on Dec 16, 2017
Yes, give the newly planted ones a good drink on warmer days like that. -
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Nancy Turner
on Dec 16, 2017
It depends on how long the weather is warm. If the soil starts to dry out before it gets cold again, I would go ahead. You want the soil to be moist when it freezes if at all possible. They should be fine, no matter what since it sounds like you have been keeping them happy and healthy. -
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Pg
on Dec 16, 2017
http://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/yard-garden/fall-and-winter-watering-7-211/https://www.preen.com/articles/water-plants-well-in-fallhttps://www.preen.com/articles/water-plants-well-in-fall -
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Rose Broadway
on Dec 17, 2017
I'm in Zone 6, we may wear our warmest hooded coats one day and sleeveless shirts the next! Even in Jan or Feb if we haven't had much moisture, I drag out the hose and water things down. Also in my zone you never know if your Perennials will make it through the winter or not, and that's no fun!
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