New Tree Watering: Stop Daily Watering

Immediate Correction

Daily watering can is TOO MUCH. Newly planted trees in pots need water only when top 2" of soil is dry. In ground: only during drought (no rain 2+ weeks).

Correct Protocol

• In pots: Check soil; water 1" when top 2" dry.
• In ground (after transplant): 1" weekly only if no rain.
• Pan test: Sprinkler until pan catches 1".

Critical: Plant Them

Blue spruce, Leyland cypress, flowering cherry will not thrive in pots long-term. Transplant to ground immediately. Fall planting ideal; if must plant now, water correctly and mulch heavily.