From Colorado State University Cooperative Extension A dream
home is a dream come true only when the landscape is in and
growing. In the meantime, homeowners need to take some important
steps to be sure that landscape gets a healthy start in life. A
new landscape is more susceptible to disease and insect
problems, because plants are weakened, and root systems are not
well established. Correct watering and control of diseases and
insects helps the new landscape thrive during its first
important season. Water, but not too much and not too little.
It's difficult to recommend a standard "one-size-fits-all"
watering program because of variations in soil conditions,
natural precipitation, temperature and a plant's moisture needs.
Each situation is different. Overwatering, however, probably is
the most common cause of death for newly transplanted trees and
shrubs. Correctly transplanted and watered in, a plant usually
will not need water for several days. A simple test can help the
new gardener determine when to wat