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Waterwise and most California native plants require deep, but infrequent watering to be successful in gardens and landscapes. This is very different than the frequent shallow watering that turf and many traditional landscape plants receive.
Newly planted plants require more frequent watering and attention compared to established plants. Learn how to set your plants up for long-term success by watering correctly for establishment and knowing when to switch to an irrigation schedule for established plants.
Depending on your irrigation system and the soil and slope of your landscape, you may need to adapt how you water to ensure the soil absorbs irrigation properly. Learn how to accomplish this with the “Cycle and Soak” method.
Learn why this concept is critical for keeping California native or waterwise landscapes thriving and how to achieve it in your landscape.