Do I need to water trees?

Yes - most newly installed plants require above-average watering. Typically, additional watering for a newly planted tree is recommended, especially during the first 2 years. The current understanding of balled and burlapped trees is: about 90% of the tree root system was left at the nursery where the tree was dug. The installed tree has about 10% root surface to absorb water. While too much water can rot tree roots, a thoughtful balance of extra water is typically needed for newly planted trees, especially for the first 2 years.

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1. A neighbor’s tree branches extends over my property - can you help?
2. Who trims the branches from street trees?
3. Who takes care of fallen or broken hanging branches?
4. Who repairs sidewalk damage?
5. Who prunes tree branches in wires?
6. Who removes the dead tree in front of my house?
7. How do I tell if my tree is alive?
8. Which trees are Street Beautification trees?
9. What is the mulch ring around the base of my tree and can I use my string trimmer to cut the grass and weeds here?
10. Can I plant my home landscaping anywhere on my lot?
11. What is the reason for a Street Beautification program?
12. What types of trees do you plant and why?
13. When are beautification trees planted?
14. Do I need to water trees?
15. Why do tree roots "like" my sanitary line?
16. Why can’t I grow grass under my Shade Tree?
17. Does the Shade Tree Commission have a Homeowner’s Guide?
18. Why does the power company have to make such a large hole through my street tree?
19. What does it mean to be a “Tree City USA?”
20. How long has Freehold Township been a Tree City?
21. What about replacement trees?
22. How do I tell what kind of tree I have?
23. What do I do about hornets' nests or bees?
24. How do I get a Plaque at DPMA?
25. Where is the Township right-of-way?
26. Does my tree have a disease?
27. Why is my tree dead?