| Watering after Planting
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In the first two years after planting (at least), regular watering
is the most important thing you can do to promote tree establishment.
• In those first two years, special attention must be paid to
keeping the rootball moist.
• The rootball must be considered as a separate system from the
surrounding soil.
• Watering must be deep watering - and should be related to the
amount of water already in the soil in the rootball. 10 gal.
of water should be enough to moisten a 2 ft. rootball.
• A raised ring of soil can be used to contain water during the
establishment phase.
• Mulch is a very useful tool for conserving moisture in the
soil
The Benefits of Mulching
• Retains Soil Moisture
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Controls Weeds and Grasses
• Protects the Trunk and Surface Roots from Mowing Equipment
• Provides Erosion Control by Protecting Soil from Rain Impact
• Increases Soil Fertility as Mulch Decays
• Improves Soil Structure and Soil Aeration
• Simplifies Maintenance
• Improves Appearance
• Reduces Soil Cracking
• Helps Prevent Soil Compaction
UConn Cooperative Extension
Flyer on Proper Mulching
UConn Cooperative Extension
Flyer on Proper Tree Planting
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