If weather conditions are dry, it often pays to wait until the following spring. During this time of year, the period from mid-August through October is usually best. Late summer or fall plantings aren't as successful as spring plantings in our region and can result in higher seedling mortality. This period is most often ideal for tree planting because soil moisture is high, temperatures are relatively mild and the trees being planted are still dormant. The suggested tree planting season in New Hampshire begins when frost leaves the ground and ends in late May. Plant seedlings as soon as possible in early spring.
Don’t soak or leave the roots submerged in water while the trees are in storage. If your seedlings are stored for more than a few days, open the bag and dampen the roots periodically. Store newly purchased seedlings in a cool dark location until they can be planted. If you would like some help with your watering, we supply Tree Watering Bags, which can be purchased with your tree(s).Your seedlings have the best chances for survival if you plant them as soon after purchase as possible. Ultimately be vigilant and use some common sense!.Ensure that water is draining well away after 10 minutes of application of water.Be mindful that newly planted trees do need watering, even if it has been raining! Rain is useful in slowing up the volume of water needed by a newly planted tree, as it is often cooler during such periods, however it is the root-ball of the tree that needs watering and often rainfall will not fall this close to the base of the tree, due to the width of the canopy.Use organic mulch at the base of the tree to help retain water, prevent weed growth and also give you an indication of where you need to water! All of the Barcham planting kits are supplied with a bag of organic bark mulch.If there is a problem, it is much easier to diagnose for you if you are able to provide this information.
PLANTING TREE WATERING SEEDLINGS MANUAL
This is true for automated irrigation systems and manual systems.
During the height of summer, water should be applied at a rate of 2 domestic bucket fulls (or 20 litres of water) every other day.You may need to water evergreens a little during the winter months if it is particularly dry, this does not need to be done routinely, and can be a response to a period of dry weather.Watering is advised for the first 2 summers after planting, further to this the tree should be able to access water from the surrounding soil.A newly planted tree should be watered in when planted, and at the point of bud burst in the spring and should be continued throughout the spring and summer until the leaves have fallen in autumn (for deciduous trees).Water should be applied to the base of the tree, evenly distributed over the entirety of the root-ball to encourage even root development.Use a watering can with a rose attachment on the end to water or a sprinkler or other such method that will administer water slowly and at a low pressure, mimicking rainfall.At Barcham, we have the following recommendations for you:
PLANTING TREE WATERING SEEDLINGS HOW TO
Watering is one of the prime keys to successful establishment after planting a tree and sadly there seems to be many conflicting arguments as to how much, how often and even how to water a tree.
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