Still no significant rain....

Although most herbaceous & woody perennials have lost their foliage, their roots are still looking for water. Evergreens especially still need to be watered in this drought situation. A medium size evergreen (15 ft.) could use 50 plus gallons of water twice a week until the ground stays frozen. Any new trees or shrubs should get a few drinks too. Often our established, older trees are overlooked, because they are 'established.' What would you rather have die of thirst, your 3 year old maple tree or your 40 year old maple tree? Water those trees!