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| Courtesy: Denver Water |
Trees and shrubs need a little extra water to get through prolonged dry periods.
Tree roots are not like carrots.
- Tree root systems can spread two to four times wider than the height of the tree. Most of the tree's absorbing roots are in the top 12 inches of soil.
Water deeply and slowly.
- Apply water so it moistens the soil in the critical root zone to a depth of 12 inches. Water with a deep root fork, soaker hose, five-gallon bucket or soft spray wand. Apply water to many locations under the drip line. If you use a deep root fork or needle, insert the device no deeper than eight inches into the soil.
