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Help with watering trees

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What is drip irrigation for trees?

What is drip irrigation for trees?

Drip irrigation is a watering method in which the water is released drop by drop into the soil over a long period of time in a very resource-saving manner. This allows the water to penetrate deep into the soil and reach the roots of the tree particularly well, which means that the tree can be optimally supplied with water.to the article: Drip irrigation in detail

How can you recognize drought stress in trees?

How can you recognize drought stress in trees?

If growth is delayed during the growing season, i.e. the shoots are very short or the leaves are very small, these are clear signs of drought stress.

How do you recognize that a tree needs water?

How do you recognize that a tree needs water?

In spring and summer, drooping and wilting leaves, leaf fall and stunted growth (very short shoots) are clear signs that a tree urgently needs water.

How much water does a tree need on average?

How much water does a tree need on average?

There is no generalized answer to this question. It depends on many factors, such as the tree species, the size of the tree, the location, the soil conditions, etc.

But there is a rule of thumb:


A medium-sized tree needs 150-200 liters per watering cycle.

Ie two fillings of a Baumbad irrigation bag or one filling of two interconnected irrigation bags.

How can urban trees be supported during drought?

How can urban trees be supported during drought?

Water 1-2 times a week with a larger amount of water. recommendation: 150-200 liters = 2-3 fillings of a tree bath watering bag per watering. in addition, you can help urban trees very well by loosening the upper soil layers in order to break up the strong compaction of the soil in cities. This often means that when watering or when it rains, the water cannot penetrate the soil to reach the roots of the tree at all, but simply runs off superficially.

What is a tree watering bag?

What is a tree watering bag?

A tree watering bag is the ideal watering aid for trees. The bag is placed around the trunk like a jacket, closed with a zip and then filled with water. This saves you water, time and money and makes you a #treesaver

Perhaps you have already seen the tree sacks in your town.

Why are these bags attached to the tree? Let us briefly explain: "Climate change has continuously altered the climate in recent years. It has tended to become warmer in Europe as a result, and rainfall has also decreased. All in all, it is now demonstrably drier. As a result, many plants and trees are suffering from a lack of water. The green bags on the trees are irrigation bags that are used to support the tree. They save both water resources and time when watering. Which benefits the environment, the tree and people."

Tree watering bags - numerous articles, blogs and guides

Here you will find experience reports and reviews as well as helpful information on how exactly tree watering bags work and for whom they are suitable.