Hi Jim I am in California and was wondering how many 1 gallon drip emitters you would place on one of those encore azaleas and how long you would recommend running it. I have yet to find a good video on drip irrigation. I know it varies by plant, height, zone, but there should be some sort of rule of thumb to get it almost right :)
I really needed to hear this....thank you SO much Jim. I'm really enjoying and learning a lot from watching your videos!! I think right now I'm binge-watching yours as much as I can! Hope to pick up some of the beautiful Azalea's for my garden too. I'll be sure to remember your tips...thanks!
This is super helpful thanks so much :) it rains every day here in Florida for 30mins -2 hrs so this helps out a lot. Also plants that have been sprouted that I’ve planted in the ground I still water every day ( they’re on a big dirt hill no way for water to collect) on top of the thunderstorms just to make sure they get enough water. Before I didn’t do that and the sun burnt them away I’m still testing out how much to water them. I had a bunch of hibiscus still in the seedling containers starting to get yellow leafs because of too much water. So I switched them to pots hoping for a better result. Thanks so much for the videos keep posting them everything really helps.
Watering mid morning is great for plants that are susceptible to powdery mildew because it allows the foliage to dry out sooner rather than later and before the fungus can take hold
Excellent info that I can put into practice immediately. I’m planting some shrubs in CA in the summer. Keeping them hydrated is going to take a lot of attention. I’ll plant more in November when we have rain for less work 😁
Thank you Jim. As an eastern VA gardener I find your information equally as helpful. Thanks for taking about the encore Azalea. Have 3 in pots but it is too hot to dig so I water everyday if dry.
Thank you for all you do to help us gardner's have sucess🙋, if I may share, I put anything that I'm going to put in the ground the next day in a wash tub overnight in water preferably rainwater iv collected, then water it in after planting, I think that not only ensures a good well watered root ball but I feel like it's a good recipe for success, I'd like to hear any thoughts you may have on that idea
You gave great advice today. Thanks. I’m happy to say that most of the time I water correctly. One question- if the ground is saturated to the point that water is visible in a hole about 12 inches below the surface, should I raise the bed area to allow for the absorption?
Thanks for this excellent information on a topic that has puzzled me, in reference to watering needs based on the age of the shrubs. Learning from your tutorials is always helpful to me.
Great content Q1: so don’t use a drip system & timer on shrubs because only water as needed & drip can not saturate it , ( water by hand)? Q2: do we mulch on top of the root ball or not ? One of your videos said no but this one you have it on top of the weeping tree ? TIA
Great videos. Looking to tap into my irrigation system. Do I need to add a new zone or can I place a pressure reducer in-line? If new zone, does it require a special valve? I really don’t want to deal with valves if I don’t have to.
As always,...many great tips! I was wondering what you think about deep root watering tools. I seem to have good luck with them watering trees. (I have a Ross brand)
I have a new magnolia tree I planted a few months ago (Ireland). The leaves have shrivelled up and died, I’m not sure what I’m doing wrong, I’m going to take your advice though thanks, v helpful
Hello Jim. I'm in zone 8b (Murrells Inlet, SC). My home is on 1.25 acres which I have been landscaping after a whole tear out of old and starting fresh. We have sprinkler irrigation that was existent that covers lawn and beds up against the house and we have added 2 new drip irrigation zones around the pool and my future veggie garden. I've been manually watering all of my new plantings so far. My question is, how long should sprinklers run on lawns, vs new and/or established flower beds (mulched) vs drip irrigation where tubes are under the mulch (holes spaced 18" apart)? I'm afraid of over or under watering and I've never had a yard big enough to automate and have always watered manually. Thank you in advance for your time. Really trying to protect my investment :)
I am in Raleigh... how important do you think it is to set up irrigation in beds for perennials plants and shrubs? Or does the watering by hand method work just as well? I know you do have some drip tubing in your garden- how do you decide which method to use for different areas?
I have one question that I have never found the answer to. When I go to the nursery I observe that the shrubs and trees are watered every day. It seems for hours. So, I have been following that practice. During the hot summer months of July and August in Zone 7 I water all the plants for a few seconds every day. Yet, the video advises deep watering once a week. How do you reconcile the two?
Hey Jim. Can you maybe explain about planting hosta seeds. Limited budget. Thought about putting in medium size container for under tree. Working this hard dry red clay. Creating a container around tree instead of raised bed. Transplanting roses into the soil is hard enough physically. Lol. Please advise.
Some of both. I had drip irrigation in most of that yard. I was really just coming in and watering newer planted plants. If you up the drip for a few new plants, you risk drowning the older ones
I planted some encores at the end of spring. I see yours have no blooms too. When can I expect them? BTW I live in SC so environmental conditions should be similar.
@@JimPutnam I watch Laura too. Both of you are very informative because my area is very hot but I do live in the deep south (zone 8). I did buy an azalea last year, put it in mostly sun. It ended up being a very wet summer and now all the leaves have turned orange and falling off. can it be saved?
Great information! Watering newly planted shrubs and trees has always been something of a mystery to me. When, exactly, do I consider a plant to be established? Maybe I should not have used the word 'exactly'?
Thank you for the great advice I have a different scenario that I didn’t see you cover and would love some advice. I recently dug up two bloodgood Japanese maples that were pretty stretch out due to to much shade they were at a family members house so I dug them up as best I could trying to get as much of the root ball as I could it was about 24/36 inch wide. I planted them and at first did great but now the leaves are pretty much all wilted expect for one or two branches on both trees I took your advice and cut the new growth off the top of the end but still hasn’t made any noticeable difference. With the fact that a significant amount of the roots were lost when digging up should I be keep the root ball moist until it has time to respond from the transplant shock or should I still wet the area dry out before watering again thank you so much in advance
Awesome video!! Thanks Jim!! I have so many encore azalea and this helps so much!!! Great stuff!!! Any update on the buddy garden videos? Would love to see them.
Yes, please. Last year was the first time I learned of tip pruning - taking out the leader to stop the hormone auxin, and promote the hormone cytokinin in the lateral growth. But I can't always find a leader in the clusters of branching on my azaleas and other shrubs.
Watering tips but in the thumbnail watering incorrectly haha You don’t water the leaves, you water the soil. Watering leaves causes powdery mildew and the spread of other plant diseases. (Yes I’m aware of rain but it doesn’t rain every day or every other day does it?)
Plants grow at night?! What a revelation! Thanks for the quick course in watering! I feel like I should send you a check for tuition!
Wow! Everything I needed to know in 16 minutes. You kicked ass on that one.
Great info and tips--thank you for showing us just how long you actually watered those Autumn Lily azaleas.
Great info! I think I FINALLY have a handle on how to properly water my shrubs. Very comprehensive. Thank you!!
Hi Jim I am in California and was wondering how many 1 gallon drip emitters you would place on one of those encore azaleas and how long you would recommend running it. I have yet to find a good video on drip irrigation. I know it varies by plant, height, zone, but there should be some sort of rule of thumb to get it almost right :)
I really needed to hear this....thank you SO much Jim. I'm really enjoying and learning a lot from watching your videos!! I think right now I'm binge-watching yours as much as I can! Hope to pick up some of the beautiful Azalea's for my garden too. I'll be sure to remember your tips...thanks!
This is super helpful thanks so much :) it rains every day here in Florida for 30mins -2 hrs so this helps out a lot. Also plants that have been sprouted that I’ve planted in the ground I still water every day ( they’re on a big dirt hill no way for water to collect) on top of the thunderstorms just to make sure they get enough water. Before I didn’t do that and the sun burnt them away I’m still testing out how much to water them. I had a bunch of hibiscus still in the seedling containers starting to get yellow leafs because of too much water. So I switched them to pots hoping for a better result.
Thanks so much for the videos keep posting them everything really helps.
New subbie here - LOVE your videos; very thoughtful and thorough. Thank you for the education! Betty :)
Good info! For those of us in the garden a lot, it’s common sense. Still a good reminder for all. Thanks for all you do to educate us all.
Watering mid morning is great for plants that are susceptible to powdery mildew because it allows the foliage to dry out sooner rather than later and before the fungus can take hold
Excellent info that I can put into practice immediately. I’m planting some shrubs in CA in the summer. Keeping them hydrated is going to take a lot of attention. I’ll plant more in November when we have rain for less work 😁
Thank you Jim. As an eastern VA gardener I find your information equally as helpful. Thanks for taking about the encore Azalea. Have 3 in pots but it is too hot to dig so I water everyday if dry.
Glad to help. Thanks for watching
When you plant a shrub, do you water it thoroughly during the planting process, and do you need to water it every day after planting?
You presented very well. It was a pleasure learning from you.
Great video! I appreciate your thoroughness and expertise!
Thanks Jim for this video
Perfect timing since we are going through a "Thunderdome" type heat wave. LOL
I was thinking that while the weather was the news it might be the right time.👍
You never fail to amaze me with your extensive knowledge. Thank you for this video (too).
Thank you for all you do to help us gardner's have sucess🙋, if I may share, I put anything that I'm going to put in the ground the next day in a wash tub overnight in water preferably rainwater iv collected, then water it in after planting, I think that not only ensures a good well watered root ball but I feel like it's a good recipe for success, I'd like to hear any thoughts you may have on that idea
Awesome detailed information! Thank you
Good topic, I'm in TN and we've watered a lot more this year. Based on your advise, I've probably over done it recently.
Great video. I frequently come back to it as a reminder.
You gave great advice today. Thanks. I’m happy to say that most of the time I water correctly. One question- if the ground is saturated to the point that water is visible in a hole about 12 inches below the surface, should I raise the bed area to allow for the absorption?
Thanks for this excellent information on a topic that has puzzled me, in reference to watering needs based on the age of the shrubs. Learning from your tutorials is always helpful to me.
Glad to help. Thanks for watching
Great content
Q1: so don’t use a drip system & timer on shrubs because only water as needed & drip can not saturate it , ( water by hand)?
Q2: do we mulch on top of the root ball or not ? One of your videos said no but this one you have it on top of the weeping tree ?
TIA
This was very helpful! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you! Just the info I needed.
Great videos. Looking to tap into my irrigation system. Do I need to add a new zone or can I place a pressure reducer in-line? If new zone, does it require a special valve? I really don’t want to deal with valves if I don’t have to.
Great job Jim!
Thank you Greg
As always,...many great tips! I was wondering what you think about deep root watering tools. I seem to have good luck with them watering trees. (I have a Ross brand)
How do you go about planting and watering all and burlap trees and do you take off the burlap?
Excellent information. Thank you!
So many great tips! thank you...👍
I have a new magnolia tree I planted a few months ago (Ireland). The leaves have shrivelled up and died, I’m not sure what I’m doing wrong, I’m going to take your advice though thanks, v helpful
Hello Jim. I'm in zone 8b (Murrells Inlet, SC). My home is on 1.25 acres which I have been landscaping after a whole tear out of old and starting fresh. We have sprinkler irrigation that was existent that covers lawn and beds up against the house and we have added 2 new drip irrigation zones around the pool and my future veggie garden. I've been manually watering all of my new plantings so far. My question is, how long should sprinklers run on lawns, vs new and/or established flower beds (mulched) vs drip irrigation where tubes are under the mulch (holes spaced 18" apart)? I'm afraid of over or under watering and I've never had a yard big enough to automate and have always watered manually. Thank you in advance for your time. Really trying to protect my investment :)
I am in Raleigh... how important do you think it is to set up irrigation in beds for perennials plants and shrubs? Or does the watering by hand method work just as well? I know you do have some drip tubing in your garden- how do you decide which method to use for different areas?
I like my drip system when it is super hot and dry. Then I can water everything. In between though, I hand water newer and greedy things.
I have one question that I have never found the answer to. When I go to the nursery I observe that the shrubs and trees are watered every day. It seems for hours. So, I have been following that practice. During the hot summer months of July and August in Zone 7 I water all the plants for a few seconds every day. Yet, the video advises deep watering once a week. How do you reconcile the two?
I Love that Hose head for watering. Where can I find it?
Hey Jim. Can you maybe explain about planting hosta seeds. Limited budget. Thought about putting in medium size container for under tree. Working this hard dry red clay. Creating a container around tree instead of raised bed. Transplanting roses into the soil is hard enough physically. Lol. Please advise.
Great video but I’m a little confused about watering in the evening... always heard this increased disease potential... thoughts?
He clarified that regarding the spacing of plants.
are needlepoint holly the same amount of water? should i just water them daily for 5 minutes straight? I am about to get 3 5 footers soon
Perfect, thanks!
Lots of great info, thanks!
The way i water is a slow hose to deep soak the plants then i dont water for a few days to a week when they do need water
good information thank you Jim for sharing
Thank you
Do you supplement drip irrigation watering if it’s been hot and dry or just increase your watering time? I live in 7B
Some of both. I had drip irrigation in most of that yard. I was really just coming in and watering newer planted plants. If you up the drip for a few new plants, you risk drowning the older ones
What type of sprayer wand do you use? I bought new wands this year and they are both spraying sort of wacky already. Not in a soft, one direction way!
That is a dramm water wand.
Plant them high they won't die, plant them low they won't grow.
Perfect
@@JimPutnam I just had my yard landscaped and that's what the landscaper told me and it has stuck in my head, a good thing!
True..... So true. And catching phrasing
What kind of mulch do you suggest also where is the best place to buy it? Thanks
I usually rotate between triple shredded hardwood and pinestraw. You definitely have a landscape supply yard somewhere in your area.
HortTube with Jim Putnam thanks for the reply and amazing videos
I wonder if arcadia palms or clusia is better for huricianes ?
I planted some encores at the end of spring. I see yours have no blooms too. When can I expect them? BTW I live in SC so environmental conditions should be similar.
These above normal temperatures will likely prevent them from putting on growth right now. Likely late summer
Thank you! Very informative
Thanks for watching
Great information, Thanks!
Thanks Peggy
Great info. Thanks!
Thanks Lisa
Would you do anything differently with a first year conifer?
No, just water thoroughly and let become slightly dry.
Great information. I shared with a FB garden group, Garden Answer Groupies. Hope that is ok :)
Yes, definitely. Thank you very much.
@@JimPutnam I watch Laura too. Both of you are very informative because my area is very hot but I do live in the deep south (zone 8). I did buy an azalea last year, put it in mostly sun. It ended up being a very wet summer and now all the leaves have turned orange and falling off. can it be saved?
If it started in the older growth of the plant, it may have actually been to dry. Could be to much sun.
Awesome info!
Thank you
Great video thanks for sharing. How many years it takes for encore azalea to reach full height maturity?
thank you
What can I do, as I did plant one low about a month ago and it looks skimpy.
I fall in the underwatering camp. Trying to be "water wise," I have two rain barrels, but they end up being too difficult to use. ☹️
Great information! Watering newly planted shrubs and trees has always been something of a mystery to me. When, exactly, do I consider a plant to be established? Maybe I should not have used the word 'exactly'?
I usually reduce my concern about them after they have survived the first winter.
How far under the drip line do you add mulch?
jim i have several encore azaleas and one or t wo have leaves that have rolled up----why would this happen-----tx
Very informative
great info , thanks
Thank you
I put my new plants in a bucket of water before I plant them until they’re good and soaked and stop bubbling
Thank you for the great advice I have a different scenario that I didn’t see you cover and would love some advice. I recently dug up two bloodgood Japanese maples that were pretty stretch out due to to much shade they were at a family members house so I dug them up as best I could trying to get as much of the root ball as I could it was about 24/36 inch wide. I planted them and at first did great but now the leaves are pretty much all wilted expect for one or two branches on both trees I took your advice and cut the new growth off the top of the end but still hasn’t made any noticeable difference. With the fact that a significant amount of the roots were lost when digging up should I be keep the root ball moist until it has time to respond from the transplant shock or should I still wet the area dry out before watering again thank you so much in advance
Awesome video!! Thanks Jim!! I have so many encore azalea and this helps so much!!! Great stuff!!! Any update on the buddy garden videos? Would love to see them.
Why don’t you have them on a drip system?
I have most of my stuff on drip. The video is meant for the majority who don't. Thanks for watching
I think a good video is to go over how you prune encore azaleas so they can be more full.. mine are tall and currently leggy at the moment
I really need to do lots of pruning videos. That are definitely missing from my channel. Thanks for watching.
Yes, please. Last year was the first time I learned of tip pruning - taking out the leader to stop the hormone auxin, and promote the hormone cytokinin in the lateral growth. But I can't always find a leader in the clusters of branching on my azaleas and other shrubs.
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Hold the pot underwater in a large container until the bubbles stop rising.
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Watering tips but in the thumbnail watering incorrectly haha
You don’t water the leaves, you water the soil. Watering leaves causes powdery mildew and the spread of other plant diseases.
(Yes I’m aware of rain but it doesn’t rain every day or every other day does it?)
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