Tree Care: 5 Ways to Keep Your Mature Trees Healthy (6 photos)

3. Water effectively. Mature trees that are well-established will likely thrive in existing soil and moisture conditions. However, an extended drought can still kill them, depending on the species, soil conditions and local climate. This is why it’s important to ensure the overall health of your trees so that they’ll be more resilient when a stressful drought sets in.

Your trees need no extra watering in the dormant winter season unless they’ve been recently planted. It’s in the heat of summer or during drought conditions that a tree needs to be irrigated. Infrequent, deep watering is the preferred schedule for trees. You want to give them a good soak occasionally, instead of a frequent misting. I recommend this with the caveat that droughts are when we should be conserving potable water instead of using a precious resource to keep our landscape lush. Maintain the health of your tree with healthy soil to give it the best chance of surviving a drought.

from Houzz http://ift.tt/1TJHh65

Advertisement

Sourced by "Home Hacks". Scouring and supporting the art of DIY home projects by sharing links and information provided by numerous active reputable DIY veterans and company's. Any projects you start please be of proper age, follow all required safety measures, and use the required protective equipment when handling any chemicals, power tools, or during any construction project. If you need advice regarding your next project we suggest visiting Contractor Talk.