Watch the Rain Winter rains have been scarce but we have enjoyed
some precipitation recently. Watch where rainwater naturally
flows on your landscape, and make a note of it. Consider
incorporating rainwater harvesting methods, such as swales, into
your landscape design. Keep that healthy rain on your property,
rather than allowing it to run off into storm drains. Plants
don't use as much water in winter as they do in summer. After
rains, cold and wet soil adds up to root rot. Check soil
moisture before automatically watering on a pre-set schedule.
You may be able to skip an irrigation or two. Plant Bare-Root
Roses Soak bare-root roses in water for a few hours or overnight
before transplanting to ensure the plant is hydrated. In the
meantime, dig a hole 18 to 30 inches wide and deep in a spot
that receives 6 to 8 hours of sun daily. Protection from hot
afternoon sun is a plus. Mix nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizer
in the bottom of the hole, following package instructions for
amounts. Amend the backfill genero