Here in Colorado, It gets cold outside during our winter months. Just like your skin, our outdoor plants need protection from the cold, dry air as well. Watering is not just necessary during our hot, dry months.
Wavering temperatures and low soil moisture can cause trees to get damaged if they are not properly watered. Many of you know that 12" of snow only equals 1" of water. Our snow fall in Colorado, even during our very snowy years, is not enough to water our trees and shrubs efficiently. Having a consistent watering routine throughout the winter months will build fibrous roots and boost your trees health significantly. When your trees or shrubs are stressed they release pheromones' that attract insects and pests. Keeping these plants well watered and healthy helps decrease the stress on your plants.
Your plants may not show any outward signs of stress right away, but without supplemental watering, the root system of the plant will die back. Signs of damage may not appear until late summer.
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