In order to help your trees grow, it’s important to keep them watered in the summer. Without proper hydration, your tree will lose its leaves and stop growing—two things you don’t want happening over the course of summer! So how much and how often should you water your trees? Read on to find out our top Summer Tree Watering Tips!
The Best Time to Water Your Trees in the Summer
In order to water your tree, it’s important to keep a close eye on its specific needs. Trees come in many different shapes, sizes, species, and growing conditions. Each tree will need to be watered differently because of its differences. Even trees that are of similar species but growing in different parts of the country will have varying watering needs due to their environment. And even one tree might require different amounts of water at different times during a year because of changes in weather or soil conditions such as moisture-retention capacity and compaction levels caused by heavy rains or drought.
The Right Amount of Water for Summer Trees
During hot summer months, a general rule of thumb is to provide 1-2 gallons of water per inch of trunk diameter every 7-10 days. Note that it’s important to know both your tree’s diameter and its height in order get an accurate estimate. A good tool for determining volume can be found here. If you are still unsure how much water is appropriate, contact your local nursery; they may have more specific recommendations based on climate or soil conditions. And if you’re just wondering how often you should be watering trees in general, well there are two schools of thought on that as well.
What Not to Do when Watering Trees in the Summer
Overwatering isn’t just bad for your trees; it wastes water. Be sure you know how much water your tree needs by checking with your local extension service or arborist. They can advise you on where to get an estimate on how much water a healthy tree needs in hot weather—and what that means for you if you’re using a sprinkler system. Many trees, including maples, don’t need watering at all once their root balls are established and soils are moistened through rain and irrigation. In fact, overwatering them can lead to problems like rot, fungus, and disease (i.e., tree death). Proper watering means knowing exactly when not to bother at all!
Bonus Tree Care Tip: Trim Back Branches to Allow Sun & Air In
Even if your tree is properly watered, there are other things that will help your trees grow strong – especially during the summer. Pruning branches helps take a load off trees and promotes healthy growth. When you have the branches of your trees pruned it helps light and air circulate easier. If you have fruit trees, pruning will help it produce more fruit that is better in both quality and size!
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