Is your fall dry? Your trees may be thirsty heading into winter.
Young trees take up to two years to settle in, so they're the first to struggle when the soil dries out. Evergreens, new or old, keep losing moisture all winter and need a drink during a dry fall.
If October stays dry, let a hose trickle at the base of each evergreen and new tree for a few hours once a week. Then spread 2–4 inches of wood chips, keeping them off the trunk. The chips help the soil hold moisture and stay steadier through temperature swings.
Source: University of Illinois Extension, https://extension.illinois.edu/blogs/good-growing/2020-10-16-dealing-fall-drought-get-your-plants-ready-winter
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