GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — This is a popular question these days, should we keep watering even though it's nearly November? The answer is simple.
YES!
A well-hydrated plant will survive the coming winter season far better than one that is starving for water. And you’ll notice the difference come spring and summer in both growth and flower quality.
In a perfect world you would water EVERYTHING right now - Trees, shrubs and perennials of all shapes and sizes. But we realize not everyone is able to do that kind of watering, depending on the size of your yard and garden... and time, of course.
If you can’t water everything, focus on these two things.
- All newly planted trees, shrubs and perennials
- Evergreens, including pines, spruce, fir, arborvitae, cedar, etc.
Water well once a week all the way up until the ground freezes. On average, that’s not until early December in the Twin Cities!
For smaller perennials and shrubs, a watering can or hose will probably do the job. But for large shrubs and trees, filling a 5 gallon bucket with a small hole drilled in the bottom will allow the water to slowly seep into the ground to fully water the roots.
And about that lawn... you can water that too until the ground freezes, but prioritize plants and trees.