Drought Habits to Keep
The drought has caused us to change habits with regards to our landscapes. In particular, watering was restricted and we had to find new ways to get our trees the life giving water they needed. It also caused us to pay more attention to our trees and shrubs than we might have before. Well, I don’t want you to break those new habits! Using a soaker hose is much more beneficial than sprinklers and will aid in keeping your trees hydrated in times of decreased rainfall. Further, paying attention to your landscape plantings will help you notice changes that may be problems beginning to manifest themselves. Arborists have at their disposal many things to help a tree when it is sick, however what we don’t have is the luxury of time. In order to save a sick tree, we must act quickly. The faster you see a problem and alert your Arborist, the better the chances for survival.
Keep those new habits you learned from the drought. Water deeply and slowly, and keep an eye on things. Your trees are depending on you.