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Watering Trees & Shrubs

 

Established large shrubs and trees; are deep rooted plants and can find water for themselves and rarely need watering in dry conditions.

 

 

Recently planted shrubs and trees will need regular watering until they have created a healthy root system.

 

* Provided there is no hosepipe restrictions in place, watering with a hose/seeping hose/sprinkler is the simplest method of keeping them well watered throughout the summer.

 

In the event of a hose ban, use 'grey', waste washing up / bath water from the house.

 


Small shrubs; when established, can generally find water for themselves, and rarely need watering.

 

They will start to droop when they require water, when this occurs give them a good soaking in the early morning or evening when the sunlight is off them.

 


Perennials; can be treated like small shrubs

 

 

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