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Water Your Tree:
Water your tree thoroughly with approximately 20 gallons, or hand water by running a hose at low pressure for 20 minutes. A tree needs approximately 10 gallons of water per inch of trunk diameter. Milton's new street trees are typically two inches in size. During really hot weather, your tree will need 30 gallons of water each week, applied in two separate waterings: 15 gallons one day and 15 gallons a few days later.
A Few Words About Mulch:
Loose, coarse mulch should be applied to a depth of three inches, at least three inches from the tree trunk. The improper application of mulch can lead to several tree problems: root rot (soil can become waterlogged leading to low levels of oxygen in the soil); disease (deep and moist layers of mulch are attractive habitat for various diseases and insects); and water stress (a thick layer of mulch can act as an impervious surface, inhibiting the flow of water to the root zone). Remember: mulch out, not up!
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