How to drown a tree - the dangers of overwatering

How to drown a tree-
the dangers of overwatering


Eventhough many trees do not grow well because of a lack of adequate watering, you must be careful to NOT overwater your tree.

R E M E M B E R
Too much water can choke the roots and can be as harmful as too little water.

Proper Watering is vital to good tree health.
During the first two growing seasons, newly planted trees should be watered every week to ten days, unless there is sufficient rainfall.

One of the most common mistakes of new tree owners is overwatering !
Too much water can kill a tree - too much moisture eliminates the air from the soil.
The soil should not stay saturated but must have adequate time to dry out between waterings.


Watering tips:
~Don't assume you are watering a tree when you are watering your lawn.
~Do not water in the heat of the day, early morning is the best time to water.
~The best way to water your tree is for you to give your tree a good slow soaking over several hours.
~Water deeply and slowly.
This be done easily with an rootsoaker, oscillating sprinkler or a soaker hose.


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