Watering New Leyland Cypress and Plum Trees

First Month

Water every 3rd day with 1 inch (measure with a pan under the sprinkler). Skip if rain ≥1 inch.

Water weekly with 1 inch during dry spells.

3 inches of organic mulch, 3-inch gap at trunk.

Begin light fertilization in year two.

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