My schedule for perennials for this time of year is at least twice a month and deeply, whether that is rain or otherwise. That being said, I would be watering weekly right now as it's still really hot and dry (of course, it will be a little colder next week).
I believe I have lost plants because I did not water new transplants in the winter. So if it’s bone dry I try to water new transplants every few weeks through the winter.
I’m planning to give everything a good soaking before the cold front. It’s supposed to help protect plants from freeze damage. Otherwise every 2 weeks is reasonable if we aren’t getting rain.
i water about once a week. nothing crazy like “lawn watering” but i’m one of those native wildflower lawn ladies and i’ve noticed it makes a difference in wildflower success in the spring. but i forget a lot so in practice it might be more like every 1.5 to 2 weeks.
Providing selective watering to natives is very different than maintaining a turf grass lawn. Making sure that plants receive some supplemental water prior to freeze events helps their chances of survival, and it’s certainly not a major contributor to our larger water resource issues as a region.
My schedule for perennials for this time of year is at least twice a month and deeply, whether that is rain or otherwise. That being said, I would be watering weekly right now as it's still really hot and dry (of course, it will be a little colder next week).
Thank you so much
I believe I have lost plants because I did not water new transplants in the winter. So if it’s bone dry I try to water new transplants every few weeks through the winter.
Thank you
I’m planning to give everything a good soaking before the cold front. It’s supposed to help protect plants from freeze damage. Otherwise every 2 weeks is reasonable if we aren’t getting rain.
When’s the cold front? Or are you just saying this in general?
Ahh bet you’re talking about Monday. Probably tonight would be a good time for a good watering
Yeah I’m watering today, front blows in tonight.
i water about once a week. nothing crazy like “lawn watering” but i’m one of those native wildflower lawn ladies and i’ve noticed it makes a difference in wildflower success in the spring. but i forget a lot so in practice it might be more like every 1.5 to 2 weeks.
No need to water at this point
Look at the Austin water department site. I can’t believe you aren’t aware of the crisis and restrictions on watering!
Providing selective watering to natives is very different than maintaining a turf grass lawn. Making sure that plants receive some supplemental water prior to freeze events helps their chances of survival, and it’s certainly not a major contributor to our larger water resource issues as a region.
Slow down…I am hand watering and fully within the guidelines of my area.