Comments on: Earth Day, Arbor Day, Any Day – Plant Trees! http://blog.liedlodge.org/general/earth-day-arbor-day-any-day-plant-trees/ News, information and insight from Lied Lodge & Arbor Day Farm, Nebraska City Wed, 30 Nov 2011 01:01:20 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Robert Smith http://blog.liedlodge.org/general/earth-day-arbor-day-any-day-plant-trees/comment-page-1/#comment-2032 Robert Smith Thu, 05 May 2011 17:26:02 +0000 http://liedlodgeblog.org/?p=61#comment-2032 Yes, I would prefer that Mother Nature takes over the task of watering trees after the first year. Once a tree is established I'll stop all watering and try to rely on local annual rainfall amounts. However, if there is a severe drought spell I'll get out the hose, and do some deep watering to ensure the survival of my trees. Follow the weekly U. S. Drought Monitor Map to track where a little extra watering might benefit the health of trees. http://tinyurl.com/USDroughtMonitor Yes, I would prefer that Mother Nature takes over the task of watering trees after the first year. Once a tree is established I’ll stop all watering and try to rely on local annual rainfall amounts. However, if there is a severe drought spell I’ll get out the hose, and do some deep watering to ensure the survival of my trees.

Follow the weekly U. S. Drought Monitor Map to track where a little extra watering might benefit the health of trees.

http://tinyurl.com/USDroughtMonitor

]]> By: Everhart Tree Care http://blog.liedlodge.org/general/earth-day-arbor-day-any-day-plant-trees/comment-page-1/#comment-6 Everhart Tree Care Tue, 18 May 2010 21:25:54 +0000 http://liedlodgeblog.org/?p=61#comment-6 Thanks for spreading the knowledge. Planting trees is always a good idea. Thanks for the tips about location and watering. Thanks for spreading the knowledge. Planting trees is always a good idea. Thanks for the tips about location and watering.

]]> By: Robert Smith http://blog.liedlodge.org/general/earth-day-arbor-day-any-day-plant-trees/comment-page-1/#comment-5 Robert Smith Tue, 18 May 2010 21:25:17 +0000 http://liedlodgeblog.org/?p=61#comment-5 Here are some thoughts on watering from my friends Jessica & Becky with the Nebraska Forest Service. "Provide supplemental water for the first year or until the tree is established. The amount of water a newly planted tree needs depends on the species planted and soil type. Water the tree at planting and again the next day. After this, use a screwdriver to test the soil. If soil moisture is adequate, it should be fairly easy to push the screwdriver into the ground 6 to 8 inches. If the ground is dry, it will be difficult to push the screwdriver in beyond a couple of inches. Automatic irrigation systems typically provide too much water for a new tree." http://tinyurl.com/NE-Arbor-Day Here are some thoughts on watering from my friends Jessica & Becky with the Nebraska Forest Service.

“Provide supplemental water for the first year or until the tree is established. The amount of water a newly planted tree needs depends on the species planted and soil type. Water the tree at planting and again the next day. After this, use a screwdriver to test the soil. If soil moisture is adequate, it should be fairly easy to push the screwdriver into the ground 6 to 8 inches. If the ground is dry, it will be difficult to push the screwdriver in beyond a couple of inches. Automatic irrigation systems typically provide too much water for a new tree.”

http://tinyurl.com/NE-Arbor-Day

]]> By: Robert Smith http://blog.liedlodge.org/general/earth-day-arbor-day-any-day-plant-trees/comment-page-1/#comment-4 Robert Smith Tue, 18 May 2010 21:24:53 +0000 http://liedlodgeblog.org/?p=61#comment-4 I normally like to water a tree the first year to ensure establishment, and then rely on Mother Nature to take care of the watering. That said...it is wise to do some deep watering a couple of times a year allowing the gentle trickle of a garden hose to soak down the entire root system of your tree. I like to deep water in late July or August and once more prior to winter in dry years. I normally like to water a tree the first year to ensure establishment, and then rely on Mother Nature to take care of the watering. That said…it is wise to do some deep watering a couple of times a year allowing the gentle trickle of a garden hose to soak down the entire root system of your tree. I like to deep water in late July or August and once more prior to winter in dry years.

]]> By: Rick http://blog.liedlodge.org/general/earth-day-arbor-day-any-day-plant-trees/comment-page-1/#comment-3 Rick Tue, 18 May 2010 21:23:00 +0000 http://liedlodgeblog.org/?p=61#comment-3 After my roots have established is there a good rule of thumb for how often I should water. Or does mother nature take over after the first few years? After my roots have established is there a good rule of thumb for how often I should water. Or does mother nature take over after the first few years?

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