Watering Plants in Utah

Watering Requirements for Native and Low Water Usage Plants:
- Julia B. Tuck, CLT
Horticulture Assistant, USU Cooperative Extension

Watering guidelines for the Wasatch Front:

General:
Water early in the morning
Water only at the dripline
Water deeply
Water infrequently to encourage deep roots
Keep leaves, stems, branches and trunks drive

Flower Beds:
Water 15" deep
Water 1 time a week when there is hot water, less often when cooler
*Native plants vary in their water needs.
Depending on your soil, you may need to "cycle" the water

Vegetables:
Water down 15" deep
Water 1 time a week when there is hot weather
Depending on your soil, you may need to "cycle" the water