WATER your evergreens!!!

A message to anyone who planted an evergreen this year... it needs WATER!!! This includes Arborvitae, Spruce, Pine, Boxwood, Holly, Juniper, Inkberry, etc. Bright sunlight and wind can dry out the leaves/needles of evergreens. In the spring and summer months, rain and your diligent watering replenished that moisture loss. In winter, the ground is frozen so the plant cannot replace the moisture that is lost to sun and cold winter winds. If an evergreen doesn't get enough water in the fall to get it thru the winter, the result is winter burn (brown tips of branches especially on the side of the plant that gets the most sun and wind) or death of the plant. Because this has been an exceptionally dry fall, we would highly recommend these two things: First - water all newly planted evergreens twice per week until the first week of December, and if we get a winter warm up in February or March water them again. Second – spray your evergreens (even existing ones) with Wilt Pruf. Wilt Pruf is a natural product derived from the resin in pine trees. It works by creating a waxy film on the leaf that holds in moisture. As a side note - it also prevents salt spray damage if you have evergreens planted near a sidewalk or street where salt is used. If your evergreen tree has dropped needles from the inside of the plant – do not be alarmed! This is annual needle loss and is perfectly normal.

Heather Moister