This has been a terrible year for the pecan trees of Austin, TX. Quite a sad story I must say. The drought of 2008-2009 has been said to be the worst 2 year drought period in 60 years. It has taken a toll on the pecan trees for sure. This year we’ve cut down many pecans that didn’t leaf out this spring. Many more did come out with severe die-back.
You absolutely must water your tree properly if you want any newly planted / transplanted tree to thrive. I highly recommend an automatic sprinkler system and/or tree bubbler. A tree’s planting site is going to determine the final watering regimen exactly, but here are some guidelines to help you get started.
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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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