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Georgia regularly experiences drought, and experts warn that many trees will die if they don't regularly receive water. Most people do not think about watering big trees on their property, but the cost of not doing so may encourage many to install rain barrels for water harvesting. Some costs of mature tree loss are...
But What About Watering Restrictions? If you live in a community with a complete outdoor watering ban or a limited watering schedule, you should consider using recycled water for your trees. Recycled water may be collected in rain barrels, in buckets while you shower, from your outdoor A/C condensation pipe, from dehumidifyers, from leftover bags of ice after a party, or in the sink while you are washing your dishes. Don't worry, trees don't mind a little soap! Be creative, and think about all of the water you use each day that might be re-used for trees. Fun fact: An average urban tree requires 15 gallons of water per week. This is the same amount of water used for 2 toilet flushes! When? Late Evening and Early Morning How Often? Every week year-round. How Much? Thoroughly Where? Under the Tree Although tree roots extend far beyond the drip-line (the ground area beneath the furthermost edge of the tree branches), the most efficient watering method involves concentrating the water from the drip line to within three feet of the base. See Photo below. Additional drought education resources: http://www.conservewatergeorgia.net/index.html http://www.wateruseitwisely.com/100ways/se.shtml http://pubs.caes.uga.edu/caespubs/pubcd/B1073.htm |
