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Fall is not only the best time for tasty pumpkin treats, but for adding waterwise plants to your yard. Your new plantings will slowly take root over the winter, preparing for healthy spring growth. Fall head over heels with these planting tips!
1.Right Plant, Right Place
Research plant choices ahead of time using our Waterwise Garden Planner website to ensure your site meets the plant's sun, water, and space requirements. If a plant requires full sun, it needs at least six hours of direct sunlight each day. Remember to allow enough space for the plant to grow over the next few years.
2.Buy young, healthy plants
If a plant looks "tired" at the nursery, has yellowing leaves or many roots circling around the outer edge of the soil, do not buy it. Pro Tip: Check the root balls at the nursery by gently teasing plants out of the pot. Avoid purchasing top heavy plants with small root balls as they are harder to establish. Set yourself up for success by selecting young healthy plants.
3.Watering
Every garden is different, but make sure your new plantings get a deep watering about once a week during the first year and group plants together with similar water needs.
For more helpful tips, check out our recorded workshop, Installation and Establishment of California Native and Waterwise Gardens, and this great planting guide. Happy Planting!
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