You really can't overwater rowans. At this time of year, it's also harder to establish what is quite a sizeable specimen, so if in doubt, use another canful.
An average watering can holds around 6 - 8 litres of water, which is only about half of a standard sized, 3 gallon bucket. 3 gallon is about 13.5 litres
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
You really can't overwater rowans. At this time of year, it's also harder to establish what is quite a sizeable specimen, so if in doubt, use another canful.
An average watering can holds around 6 - 8 litres of water, which is only about half of a standard sized, 3 gallon bucket. 3 gallon is about 13.5 litres
My watering can is 6.5l so do you reckon 2 cans full a week as a schedule and then more if needed?
Possibly more than that, but you have to play it by ear and see how well the water drains away, as Obelixx has indicated. At this stage you don't want it drying out, but don't water if the ground is still damp enough. It's more important to water thoroughly then leave for a little while, so that roots go down and search out moisture for themselves, but not allowing them to get dehydrated either. It can be a balancing act when establishing a bigger shrub or tree.
It looks nicely planted now, so it's a case of checking and being vigilant. Much of gardening is exactly that process
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Possibly more than that, but you have to play it by ear and see how well the water drains away, as Obelixx has indicated. At this stage you don't want it drying out, but don't water if the ground is still damp enough. It's more important to water thoroughly then leave for a little while, so that roots go down and search out moisture for themselves, but not allowing them to get dehydrated either. It can be a balancing act when establishing a bigger shrub or tree.
It looks nicely planted now, so it's a case of checking and being vigilant. Much of gardening is exactly that process
Thanks so much, and thanks again to @Obelixx I don't know what I'd do without this forum, being such a novice!
Going well so far. Found a few aphids on the lower leaves about a week ago causing them to curl so blasted the buggers off with a hose. No more so far. Have been doing 4 6.5l can fulls once a week. Only thing is, everytime I water, those small roots at the flare become exposes again. Should I replant slightly deeper?
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An average watering can holds around 6 - 8 litres of water, which is only about half of a standard sized, 3 gallon bucket. 3 gallon is about 13.5 litres
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
It's more important to water thoroughly then leave for a little while, so that roots go down and search out moisture for themselves, but not allowing them to get dehydrated either. It can be a balancing act when establishing a bigger shrub or tree.
It looks nicely planted now, so it's a case of checking and being vigilant. Much of gardening is exactly that process
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Have been doing 4 6.5l can fulls once a week.
Only thing is, everytime I water, those small roots at the flare become exposes again. Should I replant slightly deeper?