Great Falls Nursery Recommends Getting Your Garden Hose Now

There are many people, me included, who have been enjoying or perhaps even basking in the incredibly mild winter that Central Montana is experiencing.  And while hitting the links in the "dead of winter" doesn't make me disappointed, it doesn't exactly bode well for the coming summer.

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And right now, it isn't helping our back or front yards, trees, shrubs and all those great things that we tend to in the spring, summer or early fall.  All of those and more are looking for any type of moisture with no notable snow totals this winter.  At least so far.

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Great Falls Nursery Recommends Getting Your Garden Hose Now

With the lack of snow, I've been able to keep up on the never-ending job of keeping our yard clear from dog stuff.  In doing the deed, I happened by one our flower areas in the backyard to discover Mother Nature playing a trick on one of them:

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In mentioning that discovery to my wife, she mentioned seeing a post from one of our local nurseries in town about just that and that they need water.  After some quick digging across social media, sure enough, I found that Forde Nursery was already hitting the "pay attention button" for backyard enthusiasts.

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Yes, You Should Probably Get Out Your Garden Hose and Hit the High Spots

According to the nursery, yes, we really should be concerned about all of those things we grow and tend to, generally during the spring and summer.  That includes trees you may have that are also thirsting for a drink like a cowboy coming off a cattle drive.

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The combination of no snow and an unusually windy fall and winter to close 2025 and to begin 2026 means hopefully your garden hose is still readily available.  Just remember that you should only water when the ground isn't frozen at least 12" down so plants are able to absorb the moisture.  Check below in the gallery for more tips on why and how to take care of your hard work in the yard.