TROY'S
GARDEN NURSERIES
Est. 1898
PLANT CARE
Here you will find our recommendations for watering newly planted material.
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All watering listed below should be terminated on November 15th and should resume May 1st for a period of no less than a year.
TREES
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1 - 3 Months: Trees should be watered with five gallons of water per caliper inch 3 times a week unless an excessive amount of rainfall has occurred.​​
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4 - 12 Months: The same quantity of water should be applied once a week instead of 3 times per week.
SHRUBS
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1 - 3 Months​: Shrubs should be watered with one gallon of water per 15 inches of plant diameter 3 times per week unless an excessive amount of rainfall has occurred.
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4 - 12 Months: The same quantity of water should be applied once a week instead of 3 times per week.
PERENNIALS &
GROUND COVER
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1 - 3 Months​: Perennials and ground covers should be watered daily for the first 3 months, making sure that the ground is thoroughly soaked.
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*Note: Perennials should be kept moist constantly for the entire life of the plant.
Plant Care Bedford, New York