Good info for the current conditions.
The most important thing we can do to safeguard our trees is to assist the tree root zone (drip line) to obtain maximum water infiltration and also help it rejuvenate the soil microbial activity. On this page, we will tell you where to water a tree, how much water a tree needs based upon its size and the need to use non-chlorinated water and to build up the microbial activity in the soil.
via Save Drought Stressed Trees – How to Save Trees in Drought.
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Comment by CDR Sam Sansom, USN-Ret. on July 6, 2012 at 2:43 pm
Very timely article with a wealth of valuable information. The idea of drilling holes around the tree’s drip line, filling the holes with sand and then watering makes good sense. Only problem we might have in our area (Northwest Arkansas) is the likelihood of hitting an impassable rock while drilling your 24″ hole is quite high.