Watering properly will ensure that your garden becomes well established and thrives for years to come. New plantings require extra water until the plants grow their network of roots and can draw water from deeper in the ground. Here are some instructions for watering your new Cordt Garden. It’s important to remember that every garden has it’s own idiosyncrasies and that instructions that follow are general guidelines.
1. Soil moisture level
Check the soil by sticking your finger a couple inches into the ground. This enables you to
establish an understanding of how often you need to water . By checking it everyday for a
couple weeks, it’s easier to understand how quickly water evaporates form your garden.
2. Temperature based schedule
80 degrees and above- 3 to 4 times a week
70-80 degrees- 2 to 3 times a week
55-70 degrees- 1 or 2 times a week
3. Duration of watering
You’ll want to make sure the garden is thoroughly soaked. Check the soil after watering
(Step 1). The soil should feel saturated down a couple inches. Usually, 30 minutes should
suffice. Adjust duration accordingly.
Remember that not every rain is a soaking rain. Check the weather report to see how much
rain we’ve received or simply use step 1 as a guide to whether or not the rain was enough
to thoroughly water your garden.