How to Care for Your Tree
⒈Water the newly planted tree. Once the tree is planted, water it and keep up a 1 schedule of watering.
Water the tree every day for several weeks to let the 2 get established in the surrounding soil. After this you can reduce the frequency of watering.
Water as necessary for the conditions in your area. 3 humidity into consideration to help you decide 4 to water your tree.
If you are planting fruit or nut trees for a small home orchard, continue to water weekly for the 5 of the tree, as your crop depends on consistent irrigation. You'll also want to fertilize fruit and nut trees monthly, or 6 package directions.
⒉Use mulch (覆盖物). Considering adding a layer of mulch 7 your tree to help keep moisture in and weeds out.
Cover the planting hole with 1-3 inches of shredded hardwood or leaf mulch. Keep the mulch at least 12 inches away from the trunk 8 it may cause the trunk to rot.
Mulching around the tree will 9 the tree from trampling and lawnmowers, 10 are two activities that commonly kill young trees.
⒊Prune the tree if necessary. If there are any broken, dead, or diseased limbs on your tree, 11 them gently with knife. If there is nothing wrong with the tree, there is no need to prune it until after the first growing season.
⒋Enjoy the tree as it grows over the years. Appreciate its 12 and beauty and thank yourself for adding another tree to the world. You won't' regret it and 13 you properly care for it, the tree can grow long time!
You'll need to make sure that you water your plant to keep it thriving. You want to achieve 14 of giving it enough water to penetrate (穿透) the roots while not drowning it.
Watering your tree with a steady stream from a garden hose for about 30 seconds should be sufficient. The soil should feel moist at all times and mulch will help retain the moisture.
Check soil moisture by digging about 2 inches below the surface and then use your 15 to test if the soil is moist. If it is, you don't need to water.