The Basics: Plant Care Tips

WATERING: Protect your investment by watering manually for the first two months, 3-4 times a week, if plants do not receive any rain. Watering should be done at the base of the plant, not on the air or leaves. A shower head or drip irrigation is recommended. Water slowly and deeply rather than frequently and shallowly. To encourage deep root growth, allow the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Very dry soil is slow to take up water; you may need to water one plant, move to the next, and then return to the previous one to ensure the water is able to soak into the ground.

Perennials: 30 seconds - 1 minute

Trees and shrubs: 2-3 minutes

PRUNING: Do not prune in late summer or fall, as it promotes tender growth that cannot survive the winter. Prune during late winter or early spring. Remove no more than 30% of the plant when pruning. Remove problematic branches first, such as dead branches, branches growing directly from the roots (usually appearing near the base of the tree), and branches growing toward the center of the plant. Thin out dense growth to improve light, rain, and air penetration, thus enhancing your plant’s overall health.

Disinfect and clean your pruning scissors when moving from an unhealthy plant to a healthy plant to avoid cross-contamination.