Watering Schedules for Newly Planted Shrubs Water close to base of the shrub with open ended hose or pour slowly with a bucket. -Small Shrubs – Month 1 : Water two to three times per week for 1-3 min (roughly 1 gal bucket) Following Months : Water once per week or as needed to supplement rain. -Large Shrubs – Month 1 : Water two to three times per week for 3-5 min (roughly 2.5 gal bucket) Following Months : Water once per week or as needed to supplement rain. -Trees – Month 1 : Water two to three times per week for 10-15 min (roughly 5 gal bucket) Following Months : Water once per week or as needed to supplement rain.
Suggested Watering Schedules: Newly Planted Perennials
For Newly Planted Perennials : – Hot weather planting will require more watering sessions Month 1: Water two to three times per week for 5-10 min with a shower type spray head, in bed sprinkler system, drip line or soaker hose. Make sure to water close to the base of the plantings for maximum benefit. Following Months : Water plantings as needed to supplement rain, long periods of hot or windy weather will require additional watering.