How to Set Up Drip Irrigation for Trees
Unfortunately, tree irrigation takes more than turning on a hose or sprinkler every so often. Proper timing for watering is critical to support your tree’s life cycle, encourage growth, and enable your outdoor space to live up to its true potential. Many property-owners fear that giving their trees the care they need requires a sky-high water bill that will cost them a fortune. Irrigation experts will help you set up drip irrigation for your trees, sod, and garden beds. Your outdoor property will look more verdant than ever, and you’ll save money in the long-term.
What is drip irrigation?
You can use drip irrigation for more than just trees. In the Central Valley of California, it’s an effective watering system for your whole yard. However, we’re only addressing tree irrigation in this blog post. Drip irrigation provides a consistent, measured flow of water to the roots of trees and shrubs. It’s a more efficient watering system because it takes place deep in the ground, rather than a shallow watering at the surface.
Here’s an overview of drip systems for tree irrigation.
Drip systems are straightforward to set up for existing trees with drip tubing encircling the tree’s base, either just under the surface or under a few inches of mulch. But if you’re adding new trees to your property, it’s the ideal time to set up deep-root tree irrigation.
- Dig a dry well under each tree that you’re planting.
- Place rocks around the base of the tree to sit above the dry well.
- Feed the drip line from a water source into the dry well.
This system gives the tree a deep watering to grow strong roots instead of traditional watering, which causes the root system to stay close to the surface.
When’s the best time to set up drip irrigation?
Right now is the ideal time of year to make changes to your landscaping because trees are dormant and can move throughout California with ease. You can even transfer trees within your own yard to set up a new drip irrigation system for them and revolutionize the way you water year-round.
A cost-effective way of expanding your future tree cover is to clone the trees on your property. When trees are dormant during the winter months, you can take clippings and plant them in a new pot. It’s a time investment compared to purchasing saplings for your property but is still much faster than growing from seeds. This method works well for shrubs and bushes you want to propagate throughout your property.
Is drip irrigation necessary for my property?
You don’t have to compromise on your dream of a lush landscape for your property, even with droughts and water shortages. Using more efficient irrigation systems lets you maximize the benefits to your plants, sod, and trees based on where and when you water.
Besides, you don’t have to figure out tree irrigation for yourself. Working with an experienced, specialized company, like Delta Charlie Sod, you get expert guidance and advice. We’ll help you plan your landscape, water more effectively, and grow the outdoor space you’ve always wanted.
Contact the experts at Delta Charlie Sod if you’re interested in setting up the best drip irrigation system for your trees.
The experts at Delta Charlie Sod specialize in sod and tree irrigation, sprinkler repair, and drainage solutions. We take pride in transforming outdoor spaces into lush, verdant oases for our clients. We’ve proudly served California’s Central Valley since 2012.
If you’re looking for expert guidance for your tree irrigation system, get a free quote. We’ll transform your property into the landscape of your dreams–without running up your water bill.