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Watering Considerations
WHY:
Properly monitored, slow, deep watering is
the SINGLE MOST IMPORTANT FACTOR to the
healthy survival of your tree. Soil
conditions, wind, weather, and tree species
all affect your tree's watering needs so
please ask your salesperson how much water
your tree will need.
HOW:
Place a hose right at the base of the tree
and adjust the flow so that all water is
absorbed with little or no runoff. A saucer
of earth should be formed around the outside
perimeter of the rootball to help retain
water for absorption into the rootball.
WHEN:
The only way to know if your tree needs
water is to check the soil! Immediately next
to the original rootball dig small holes six
to eight inches or more into the ground. You
should see tiny, fibrous, white roots
growing from the rootball and the soil
should be evenly moist, but not mucky wet.
More trees die from improper watering
than from any other factor
Once you get a feel for your soil and
seasonal conditions you can check the
rootball less frequently. General rule
begins with a good, deep, soak ONCE per
week.
Remember that even a well established tree
likely needs water during any prolonged dry
period.
DO NOT BE FOOLED BY THINKING THAT RAIN OR A
SPRINKLER SYSTEM IS PROVIDING ADEQUATE
WATER. Often rain does not get into the
rootball area and it is common for a
sprinkler system to provide watering for
shallow rooted grass but not the deep
watering needed by most trees.
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Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Closed:
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