Tree watering rules of thumb

Most trees will not require watering after three years, but during periods of drought, trees will need some help. Below are a few recommendations to help trees survive drought conditions.

• Water trees three times a month in addition to watering your lawn.

• Deep watering to a depth of 12” inches below the soil surface is recommended. Saturate the soil around the tree within the “dripline” (the outer edges of the tree’s branches) to disperse water down toward the roots.

• For evergreens, water 3’-5’ beyond the dripline on all sides of the tree.

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