Tips For Watering Trees
Summer is here and everyone always thinks of shade. Trees go through some tough times during the summer. Proper watering of established trees is essential if they are going to survive another dry, hot summer. Even if there are water restrictions in your area, you can help your trees out with mindful watering.
One of the first signs of lack of water is a dry or burned area around the outer edge of the leaf. This is called marginal leaf burn and should not be ignored. The marginal leaf burn indicates that the tree needs more water. If you find this type of damage, don’t just turn the hose on for a day. If you have a sprinkler system double check the heads around the tree. Add more heads if needed or redirect the heads you have. For those who water by hand, watering trees in the morning is preferred over evening watering.
The other side of this stress is too much water. Water logged soil displaces oxygen around the root system and the tree will slowly drown. When trees are stressed they are more susceptible to insects and disease damage. The bottom line is to keep the tree properly watered.
