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Planting i hot weather

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Not really advisable during hot, dry conditions but if you're going to do it here's a little tip you might want to take on board.

Firstly presoak the rootball by sitting the pot in a bucket of water for an hour or so. Dig the planting hole, plant, backfill and firm as per normal but only to 3/4 full. Add water level to the top of the planting hole (this acts as a reservoir and prevents water running away and being wasted). Allow to drain and complete the backfilling and firm. Job done.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Not really advisable during hot, dry conditions but if you're going to do it here's a little tip you might want to take on board.

Firstly presoak the rootball by sitting the pot in a bucket of water for an hour or so. Dig the planting hole, plant, backfill and firm as per normal but only to 3/4 full. Add water level to the top of the planting hole (this acts as a reservoir and prevents water running away and being wasted). Allow to drain and complete the backfilling and firm. Job done."

might need this in a week or two, very useful thanks!

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

Also, put ice cubes in top so they continue to Water as they melt

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

Possibly leave them with a little of the soil depression (how sad), so there's a holding spot for water to soak downwards

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Or like me do gardening after hours

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Also, put ice cubes in top so they continue to Water as they melt "

Interesting idea, i'm not familiar with that one.

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By *irkby coupleCouple
over a year ago

Kirkby

If you cover the ground with gravel/bark or what ever, it will help keep the ground moist so you have to water less, even in hot weather.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"If you cover the ground with gravel/bark or what ever, it will help keep the ground moist so you have to water less, even in hot weather."

Or simply keep the soil surface loose with a hoe. This creates it's own mulch preventing growth, cracking, water loss through capillary action and helps keep the soil below cool.

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