For the City Times
STEVENS POINT – The city of Stevens Point is asking residents to water city street trees in front of their homes, when they are watering other trees on their property.
“This is especially true for recently planted trees during hot and dry times like we presently are experiencing,” a city of Stevens Point City Forester release said.
“Soak the soil beneath the tree out to the outermost ends of the branches for an hour or so every week. On smaller younger trees you may not have to water as long, but during hot days, you may have to water more often. For example, if a homeowner has a two inch diameter street tree out in front of their home the tree would need about 20 gallons of water every five to seven days. This would cost the homeowner less than a nickel per watering.
“Applying mulch around your tree is another practice homeowners can perform to help their trees. It is one of the most beneficial things you can do for your tree.”
Mulch is material placed over the soil surface to help conserve moisture, improve soil conditions, and even protect the tree. Wood chips and shredded bark may be used.
“A layer of mulch three to four inches deep, but not touching your trunk should be applied as broadly as practical around the tree,” the release added.
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