Watering Instructions

Watering is the single most important thing you can do to ensure your new plant’s health and wellbeing. Plants will tell you when they need more or less water. ANY change in the plant’s foliage color is an early indicator of water issues. Follow these guidelines when watering your new plants: 

  • Use a standard garden hose with no attachments (jets, water wands, etc.)

  • Hold the hose about 6 inches or so directly above the center of the plant

  • Avoid watering the leaves or blooms of plants

  • Do not use a lawn sprinkler to water plants

  • Even if your planting beds have an irrigation system, new plants will need to be hand watered during summer months (June - September)

Amount and Frequency

Shrubs

April - June: 2 - 3 times per week ½ - ¾ gal per plant

July - September: 3 - 4 times per week ½ - ¾ gal per plant

October - November: 2 - 3 times per week ½ gal per plant

December - March: as needed, dormant period

Trees (up to 6 ft tall at installation)

April - December: 2 - 3 times per week 5 gal per tree

January - March: as needed


Trees (over 6 ft tall at installation)

April - December: 2 - 3 times per week 10 gal per tree

January - March: as needed



When in doubt, reach out! Feel free to call us anytime with questions or concerns.

Dave Steele

Field Supervisor

804-316-4851

dave@steppingstoneva.com