Watering Trees in Turf

to grow Healthy Trees

Transition for Trees in Turf

The watering needs of your trees differ from those of turf. Turf requires short but frequent watering, while trees need deep and infrequent soaks, emulating a deep soaking rain. This means you need separate watering systems/schedules for turf and trees.

Transition trees from turf irrigation to deep, infrequent watering. With time, the tree's roots will deepen, reducing stress on the tree as watering is reduced. The following timeline depicts the gradual root changes of a healthy tree.

Timeline shows changes as a tree is watered deeply to transition from turf. First tree has shallow roots due to lawn irrigation. After 3 months, tree has deeper roots. At 6 months healthy tree has deep roots.

Trees take many years to mature and dead trees are dangerous and expensive to remove. Standing dead trees are also a fire hazard. Turf, on the other hand, is quickly and inexpensively replaced with sod or seed. Remember that trees in all locations are expected to be watered, with the volumes and schedule that keep them healthy.

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