[Neighbors] Trees Need More Care

[Karen Mendenhall]

Thanks Gary. 

Karen S. Mendenhall 
ABQkaren at gmail.com
505.280.2097

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> On May 25, 2023, at 6:19 AM, Gary Eyster via Neighbors_nobhill-nm <neighbors_nobhill-nm at mailman.swcp.com> wrote:
> 
> 
> Because I adopted a tree from Tree New Mexico they sent me the advice below.
> It indicates that young trees need a lot more care than most of us understand.
> I imagine much of the advice applies to trees of any age.
> #VivaNobHill
> Gary
>  
> SUMMER TREE CARE
> - Please water your young trees 3 times per week, low and slow to a depth of 18-24". Move the hose around the tree to several locations. Newly planted Trees need to be watered consistently for at least 3 years!
> - Add more mulch to keep the roots cool.
> - Pull back weed barrier to allow water to penetrate down to the roots (5ft from the tree is recommended).
> - Remove the stakes if your tree is a year old.
> - Never use weed killer near your trees!
> 
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