What is the best thing to do to help a newly planted tree survive?
Street trees usually take two years to get established, which means they need some care during this time period. In the absence of regular rainfall, a newly planted tree will need water about three times per week. To be most effective, apply about 15 gallons per watering with a watering can or plastic bucket in the evening. During prolonged dry periods (you’ll typically see cracks in the soil and lawns will brown out during these times), place your hose at a very low volume (a trickle) at the base of the tree and let it run until the water no longer penetrates the soil and begins to run off the top. This usually takes two to four hours. Just as important as watering, make sure that there is enough mulch around the base of the tree. The depth and extent of the mulch ring provided during planting is sufficient, but you can add more as it decomposes to maintain the depth at three inches. Mulch acts as a “moisture trap,” keeping the soil moist beneath it.
Newly planted trees usually take two years to get established, which means they need some care during this time period. In the absence of regular rainfall, a newly planted tree will need water about three times per week. To be most effective, apply about 15 gallons per watering with a watering can or plastic bucket in the evening. During prolonged dry periods (you’ll typically see cracks in the soil and lawns will brown out during these times), place your hose at a very low volume (a trickle) at the base of the tree and let it run until the water no longer penetrates the soil and begins to run off the top. This usually takes two to four hours. Just as important as watering, make sure that there is a mulch ring around the base of the tree. Mulch acts as a “moisture trap,” keeping the soil moist beneath it. If the mulch is removed, or as it decomposes, you’ll have to water more often because the water will evaporate more quickly.
Street trees usually take two years to get established, which means they need some care during this time period. In the absence of regular rainfall, a newly planted tree will need water about three times per week. To be most effective, apply about 15 gallons per watering with a watering can or plastic bucket in the evening. During prolonged dry periods (you’ll typically see cracks in the soil and lawns will brown out during these times), place your hose at a very low volume (a trickle) at the base of the tree and let it run until the water no longer penetrates the soil and begins to run off the top. This usually takes two to four hours. Using an Ooze tube, which has replaced the TreeGator bag as the primary method of watering, as is an effective way to ensure newly planted trees receive enough water to survive. Just as important as watering is making sure that there is enough mulch around the base of the tree. The depth and extent of the mulch ring provided during planting is sufficien
