This watering tube will prevent death by drought for the Sweetbay magnolia. Photo by Nora Palmatier
Trees are living things and need water to survive. To make watering even easier, use one of the following techniques:
- Turn on a hose on low for a 1/2 hour at the base of the tree.
- Place a 5-gallon bucket with holes in the bottom at the base of your tree. Fill the bucket up five days a week.
- Add a 25-gallon Ooze Tube or Gator Bag to the base of your tree. Fill it up just once a week
About TreeStewards
TreeStewards of Arlington and Alexandria, Virginia, are trained volunteers who work to protect, preserve, and enhance urban tree canopy through public education and volunteer activities such as planting, pruning, and caring for trees.
