Watering Tips for Summers in Austin
Summer Yard Care for Austin
2022 is looking to be a hot summer. We're facing record temperatures here in Austin, and we haven't even hit the summer solstice yet! Summer is a challenging time for yards here in Central Texas, as the heat lack of rainfall and low humidity can quickly fry your precious trees and plants! If you're nervous about caring for
Watering Trees in Austin Summers
Summer is far and away the most challenging time for new transplants and plantings. Fall is a great time to plant in Texas, because it gives plants nine months to prepare for June, July, and August heat waves. If you have a newly planted tree in the summer months expect to water it for at least fifteen minutes twice a week. Ideally, you can water the young tree as much as every day. Let a garden hose drip into it for fifteen minutes. Look at the leaves of the young tree, and notice if it starts to droop. Focus on watering DEEPLY over watering FREQUENTLY. If you frequently give shallow watering, you won't encourage your tree to put out the deep healthy root system it needs to absorb as much as possible after a downpour. Trees that survive their first summer are likely to live a long healthy life here in Central Texas. Tree gaiters are a great technique to give long periods of even watering for your plant.
Summer plant watering guide
Mulch is a great insulator to protect your plants from the summer heat. It helps keep plants cooler during the summer and warmer during the winter. Your plants are going to get thirsty in the heat this summer. Focus on watering till the soil is good and soaked, when there's a puddle of water on the ground let it drain and then water again. That way water gets all the way down to the plants' roots!
Investing in a self running irrigation system such as a sprinkler system, soaker hose on a timer, or custom built rig is a great idea to save you heart ache!
Caring for Plants while away on break
Summer is a popular time for vacation - just make sure you have a plan for your thirsty yard while you are away! It's a tough transition back from vacation when you return to a dried out and thirsty yard. So set up some plans! If you're away for a weekend be sure to give your whole yard a thorough soak. Use tree gaiters to evenly water your new saplings for several days while you are away. You can also ask a neighbor or a trusted friend to water your plants while you are away. Just be sure to give detailed instructions!
If you have a complex watering arrangement, or simply want the reassurances of a team of professionals caring for your yard while you are away, you can call / text us at 512-571-3570 or contact us for a free quote!
