When Should I Stop Watering My Plants This Fall?

Trees, shrubs, and perennials may need extra attention to make it through the winter.
When Should I Stop Watering My Plants This Fall?
Continue watering your plants regularly in autumn until the ground is frozen. Maria Sbytova/Shutterstock
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Q: With the drought conditions we experienced this summer, what should we do for watering this fall to help our plants make it through the winter? Especially for some new perennial flower beds we planted in the spring.

A: The answer for this fall is to not stop watering until the ground freezes. If your area doesn’t freeze at all or only for a very short time, you may need to keep watering all winter.

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