Water by the thermometer, not the calendar by Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado

Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado 

Yes, we’ve had some moisture and colder weather, but we are still experiencing drought and warmer temperatures. Fall is a critical time for trees, shrubs and lawn care moisture. Taking care of your plants now can help ensure that they stay healthy and ready to go next spring.

If you have turned off your watering system, haul out the hose and sprinkler.  Keep watering as long as the temperatures are warm.  Don’t water when a hard freeze is expected - freezing temperatures could result in damage to your plants.

Plan to water when the air and soil are 40 degrees or above—and only water then. Don’t water when there are freezing temperatures – this can result in damage to your plants. Don’t water your lawn if there is snow covering it.  Plan to water mid-day to avoid an overnight freeze that can cause damage.

If your lawn is moving into dormancy and drying out, make sure it gets sufficient water. Push a screwdriver into the soil to see how hard the soil is. It should go down several inches and easily. Dry ground will be difficult to push through. If that’s the case, then you need to water. 

Follow these steps and you will be promoting a healthier lawn with trees/shrubs that will be ready to take off next Spring.

Excerpt from article by:  Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado