Just planted two dozen 13"-20" (height above ground) white spruce trees. Our soil is very sandy. I put a shovelful of potting soil in the ground with each tree to help hold a little moisture until the tree establishes itself. My plan is to mulch around the trees as another way to help hold moisture through the coming summer.
My question is: Can I over water the trees? I thought I'd give each tree a half gallon or gallon each day. The guys at work say that's too much, that the trees will root rot with that much water. They tell me a half gallon or gallon every third or forth day will be more than enough.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks guys!
My question is: Can I over water the trees? I thought I'd give each tree a half gallon or gallon each day. The guys at work say that's too much, that the trees will root rot with that much water. They tell me a half gallon or gallon every third or forth day will be more than enough.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks guys!