Why watering trees, shrubs and perennials in fall is important

If a plant is sad, do you think other plants photo-sympathize with it?

Trees, shrubs and other plants can easily become sad in the fall if their roots are struggling in dry soil. Ensuring that woody plants and perennial flowers go into winter well-hydrated is a key to their survival.

Following what seems to be a yearly norm, moisture is adequate or plentiful in some areas and lacking in others. If soil is dry and cracked, moisture-stressed trees, shrubs and perennial flowers are more likely to be injured during the upcoming winter.

Winter injury can cause partial or total die-out of perennials and dieback of tree and shrub branches. Secondary insects and diseases, such as borers and cankers, can easily invade winter-injured plants.

Healthy, well-hydrated plants become more resistant to