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Watering Fruit TreesFruit trees that are actively growing generally need 1 inch of water once a week, or about 2 gallons of water per square foot of root space once a week. (The roots generally spread out somewhat farther than the top canopy of the trees.) A newly planted tree would have a root spread of up to 2-square feet and, therefore, would need 2–4 gallons of water a week. Adjustments can be made for rainfall and soil type. Your tree may need water quite often in very sandy soil, less often in heavier soil. Always dig down a few inches into the soil first to see if watering is necessary. Trees in a lawn area should have a deep soaking about twice a summer in addition to normal lawn watering. |
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Watering houseplantsVery few plants thrive in very wet or very dry soil. Each plant has its own requirements, but a good rule of thumb is to keep the soil nicely moist. |
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Watering PerennialsThe amount of water a garden needs depends upon climate and weather conditions. Where summer rains are frequent, the garden may need irrigation only during an occasional dry spell. In parts of the arid West and Southwest, watering is one of the gardener's biggest chores. |
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Watering Trees, Shrubs & OrnamentalsGenerally speaking, trees and shrubs only need to be watered when they are planted, and while they adapt to their new homes. Once established, rain will provide all the water necessary. But since Mother Nature can be unpredictable, you will do yourself and your trees and shrubs a big favor if you continue to water them during the summer months for the first couple of years after you plant them. |
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Watering VegetablesVegetables need a steady supply of water, especially when they are flowering or fruiting. Putting your vegetables under water stress won't just result in puny or wilted plants, but ones that can taste bitter, too. So water properly and regularly, or you will taste the difference! |
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What care does my fuchsia plant need?Fuchsias are spectacular plants for hanging baskets. To provide lots of flowering stems, pinch the tips of your plant back now, and pinch them back regularly throughout the growing season. It's difficult to pinch plants back, but you'll be rewarded with bushy growth and tons of flowers—so pinch, pinch, pinch! |
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When is the best time to water?The best time to water is early morning or early evening; less water evaporates than during the midday heat. Avoid watering at night wet leaves are more susceptible to disease. |
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