What is the proper watering method for new, young tree transplants?
New transplants should be watered well in the first year or two to get them well established. Some research suggests that it is best to water intensely for the first two to three months after planting, while other research suggests watering weekly through the first (and sometimes into the second) season. It’s important to apply enough water so that it reaches the base of the root ball and saturates it. For a two inch diameter tree, apply about 15 gallons of water per week; for a four inch tree, apply about 25 gallons of water per week. It’s best to apply this through drip irrigation, with a hose running at a slow trickle, or with a root feeder. Not sure how long it takes your hose or root feeder to deliver that volume of water? Then choose a bucket or watering can that you know the volume of, and run your hose into it until full. If it takes your hose about a minute to deliver a gallon of water, then you need to water about 25 minutes to deliver 25 gallons of water. Should I be irrigat
