Watering is as Easy as 1-2-3

Watering is as Easy as 1-2-3

Watering is as Easy as 1-2-3

Are your plants thirsty? Probably not. Use these Arizona-specific resources to take the guess work out of watering your plants.

  • Do not water your plants too much. More plants in Arizona landscapes die from over-watering than under-watering!
  • Group plants according to their water needs.
  • Water small plants to a depth of 1 foot, larger shrubs to 2 feet, and trees to 3 feet. Use a soil probe or a very long screwdriver to test how deep the water has sunk in.
  • Water deeply and less frequently to encourage deep, strong root systems that can tolerate longer periods between watering.
  • Reduce evaporation by using a 2-3 inch layer of mulch around plants.
  • Weed yards and gardens regularly. Weeds compete with other plants for water.