Do not Forget to Water as We Head into Winter

As we head into winter, it is important not to forget to water your trees, shrubs, and perennials. Winter watering is crucial for plant health, particularly for evergreens and newly planted trees and shrubs that continue to need moisture during cold months.

Why Winter Watering Matters

As we head into winter, not forgetting to water is important because plants, particularly evergreens, continue to lose moisture through their leaves and needles during winter. If we forget to water as we head into winter, plants may become stressed or damaged by desiccation.

Understanding why we should not forget to water as we head into winter helps ensure plants enter winter with adequate moisture and receive water when needed during dry winter periods.

Preparing Plants for Winter

Before we head into winter, not forgetting to water helps prepare plants for cold months. Deep watering in late fall, before the ground freezes, helps plants store moisture that they can use during winter. This preparation is important as we head into winter.

This pre-winter watering is particularly important for evergreens and newly planted trees and shrubs, so we should not forget to water as we head into winter.

Watering During Winter

As we head into winter and throughout cold months, we should not forget to water when conditions are dry. During periods of winter drought, when there is little snow or rain, plants may need supplemental watering. Not forgetting to water during these periods helps prevent winter damage.

Understanding when to water as we head into winter and during winter months helps ensure plants receive needed moisture without creating problems from overwatering.

Watering Techniques for Winter

As we head into winter, not forgetting to water involves using proper techniques. Watering should be done when temperatures are above freezing, allowing water to be absorbed before it freezes. This technique is important as we head into winter.

Understanding these techniques helps ensure we do not forget to water effectively as we head into winter and during winter months.

Special Considerations for Evergreens

As we head into winter, not forgetting to water is particularly important for evergreens, which continue to lose moisture through their needles during winter. These plants are especially vulnerable if we forget to water as we head into winter.

Paying special attention to evergreens helps ensure we do not forget to water these plants as we head into winter.

Newly Planted Trees and Shrubs

As we head into winter, not forgetting to water is crucial for newly planted trees and shrubs, which have less established root systems and are more vulnerable to winter stress. These plants need careful attention as we head into winter.

Ensuring we do not forget to water newly planted trees and shrubs as we head into winter helps them establish successfully and survive their first winter.

Greenwise Winter Care Services

At Greenwise, our landscape maintenance services include winter watering as part of comprehensive plant care. We work with property owners throughout Chicagoland and Milwaukee to ensure plants receive appropriate care as we head into winter and throughout cold months.

Our team can help you remember not to forget to water as we head into winter, ensuring your plants are properly prepared for and cared for during winter months.