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November 3, 2003 Weekly Water Saving Tip
Last Updated: 2003-11-03 15:30:39
Mild winters is one main reason people choose to live here. However, since the days may still be warm, we forget to change our watering habits of the summer. Since frosts can occur almost anytime, it is important to slow down plant growth by decreasing the amount of water that is applied to them.
November 3, 2003
Mild winters is one main reason people choose to live here. However, since the days may still be warm, we forget to change our watering habits of the summer. Since frosts can occur almost anytime, it is important to slow down plant growth by decreasing the amount of water that is applied to them. Once the growth slows down, it is a great time to add a small amount of nitrogen to the soil to aid in root growth and give the needed nutrients the plants will need for next spring.
It is also important that you keep you soil moist during the winter, but not saturated. Dry winter winds and cold temperatures hasten evaporation from the soil and from the leaf of evergreen plants. This will create stress in the plant if the moisture is not replenished periodically. Plants that become wilted are more susceptible to damage from freezing temperatures. A little moisture in the soil also protects the roots from frost damage. Irrigation for turf now is no more than once a week Try to stretch as many days in between those irrigation periods as possible. It’s the night temperature that controls the plant’s need for water. So as the nights get cooler, irrigation requirements keep decreasing.
Once the soil has cooled from the winter temperatures it’s an excellent time to apply mulch. The mulch will protect the soil from freezing and at the same time reduce the loss of moisture. Make sure you use good loose mulch.
The weekly water saving tip is provided to Washington County Water Conservancy District by Dr. Frank Williams, professor of the BYU Horticulture department. If you would like any more information please call me, Julie Breckenridge, at 673-3617.
Mild winters is one main reason people choose to live here. However, since the days may still be warm, we forget to change our watering habits of the summer. Since frosts can occur almost anytime, it is important to slow down plant growth by decreasing the amount of water that is applied to them. Once the growth slows down, it is a great time to add a small amount of nitrogen to the soil to aid in root growth and give the needed nutrients the plants will need for next spring.
It is also important that you keep you soil moist during the winter, but not saturated. Dry winter winds and cold temperatures hasten evaporation from the soil and from the leaf of evergreen plants. This will create stress in the plant if the moisture is not replenished periodically. Plants that become wilted are more susceptible to damage from freezing temperatures. A little moisture in the soil also protects the roots from frost damage. Irrigation for turf now is no more than once a week Try to stretch as many days in between those irrigation periods as possible. It’s the night temperature that controls the plant’s need for water. So as the nights get cooler, irrigation requirements keep decreasing.
Once the soil has cooled from the winter temperatures it’s an excellent time to apply mulch. The mulch will protect the soil from freezing and at the same time reduce the loss of moisture. Make sure you use good loose mulch.
The weekly water saving tip is provided to Washington County Water Conservancy District by Dr. Frank Williams, professor of the BYU Horticulture department. If you would like any more information please call me, Julie Breckenridge, at 673-3617.
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