Last week we addressed how native conifers are efficient in their use of water and can survive extended dry periods better than many broadleaf trees such as Birch or Cottonwood. An example of this is at the south east corner of Ramsey and Hayden Ave. This is just down from our shop, so I drive past it daily. There are …

Last week we mentioned how to properly inspect and monitor the soil of and around a newly planted tree. This monitoring is important to ensure the root-ball receives the correct amount of moisture. What about a big established tree, however? Are they fine just with what falls in the form of rain? Great question to ask and again it depends …

Newly planted trees need careful watering attention this time of year. The challenge is that the trees roots have been in a nursery container with rich organic peat and potting soil or in a clay root-ball receiving carefully monitored watering. Now that same tree has been planted in your yard where it is surrounded by native soil. The area between …

It is warming up out there for sure and one of the topics worth discussing is how often and how much should you be watering your tree or trees? Excellent question and an excellent topic for the next few weeks! To answer the question how much and how often to water a given tree a few questions need to be …