You should water your trees. Watering your tree can be the best treatment for improving tree health. But, watering improperly can kill any tree. The complicated part of knowing how much to water is recognizing that different trees have different needs and different planting sites will have different drainage characteristics. So, this blog isn’t about learning to be a hydrologist. Here are a few general tips to point you in the right direction for properly hydrating your tree.
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A lot of what I have to say here is aimed at the challenges of diagnosing oak wilt. But, be patient, at the end I’ll tell you the best way to get the answer you need. According to research, diagnosis is the main factor that causes problems with management plans (Appel 1994). Let me tell you, my experiences out in the field completely backs up this research. It may seem obvious to you that diagnosis is important, and why would that be causing such a big problem with oak wilt strategies? There are a few interesting points on this subject I’d like to spell out for you.
I'm Keith Brown, owner of Austin Tree Experts. This is my repository of tree knowledge. I hope you find what you are looking for.
