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Keep on watering

A variety of grasses and other bushy plants in a landscape with trees in the the background in autumn.

As we go into another dry fall throughout most of the state, it's important to continue watering our landscape plants — especially herbaceous perennials, trees and shrubs. Saturate the top 6-9 inches of soil and mulch the root areas to help hold in the moisture, protect roots and moderate the soil temperatures. Watering and mulching help plants transition into winter dormancy gradually with less stress. Always Water Wisely.

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