TreeGator 20 gallon - watering system

Q- What is a Treegator®?
A- Treegator® is a drip irrigation system in a bag. Designed specifically for trees, it slowly delivers water directly to a trees' root system over an extended time period; Allowing for deep water saturation with no run-off or evaporation. [ more… ]


Q- When is a Treegator® used?
A- Treegator® is used on a new tree immediately after planting, and, in most cases, should be filled once a week during the growing season for the first 1 to 2 years.


Q- How is a Treegator® installed?
A- Installing and filling a Treegator® takes only minutes, and is as easy as zipping up a jacket. Plus, since Treegator® is so efficient, it only needs to be filled once a week.


Q- Which Treegator® is right for my tree?
A- 20 Gallon Treegator® Original (green bag) - Designed for use with shade trees only
14 Gallon Treegator® Junior (brown bag) - Designed for use on evergreens, low-branch trees, and shrubs.


Just 5 Minutes Each Week.
That's all the time it will take you to properly and efficiently water your trees. Installing and filling a Treegator® Original or Treegator® Junior Drip Irrigation Bag takes about 5 minutes with a standard size garden hose.
A Treegator® only needs to be filled once a week?
That's right! Since Treegator® delivers a large volume of water deep below the soil surface, a trees' roots can potentially feed off of this high concentration of water long after the bag is empty; Which, in most cases, reduces your watering frequency to once a week.


Q- Does this schedule apply to every new tree that's planted?
A- No. Many factors can influence your watering frequency, including; rainfall, tree species, and soil type & quality. This is why we recommend that you start with an initial application schedule of once a week, and then adjust it according to your trees needs.
* There is no watering guideline that applies to every newly planted tree; However many experts agree on using the following formula: 10 gallons per week for every 1" of tree caliper (diameter).
* Zip it. Fill it. Relax
* So, you're not a tree watering expert? Relax. With Treegator® Drip Irrigation Bags, you don't have to be.
* Treegator® is designed for anyone to use. Installing a Treegator® is simple, quick & easy, and takes only minutes. Just place it around your tree, zip it up, and fill it with water - That's it!
* There no complicated pieces or components - No stakes, tubing, pipes, fittings, nozzles or pumps to buy or install - You don't even need any tools! All you need is your own two hands, and a hose.
* Best of all it's portable! Since Treegator® is not permanently installed on a tree, it works wherever you want it to. After it's empty, you can quickly and easily remove it; Then use on another tree, or simply fold it up and store it until it's needed again.
* Zip 2 bags together: For large caliper (diameter) trees (5" to 8"), zip two 20 Gallon Treegator® Originals back-to-back.
20 Gallons x 2 = 50 Gallons?
* Zipping bags in multiples allows for each unit to expand more, which provides enough space to accommodate several more gallons in each bag.


Q- Why is deep watering my new tree so important?
A- Newly planted / transplanted trees, with their greatly reduced root systems and the shock from being removed, are in great need of frequently applied deep irrigation. Deep watering keeps moisture concentrations far below the surface, reducing transplant shock, and attracting roots downward deep into the soil.
Q- How deep is deep enough?
A- Deep watering to a depth of at least 12 inches or more is recommended. Most of the root system of a tree is located within the top 2 to 4 feet of soil. With new trees, it is also recommended that water be applied directly over the root ball / root mass.
Q- How can I efficiently achieve deep water saturation?
A- Experts suggest that the best way to efficiently ensure deep water penetration is to slowly and evenly apply a high volume of water in a single application. This means that light watering applications (i.e. via sprinklers. hose, etc.) will not provide adequate water saturation.
Q- How long can it take for a new tree to get established?
A- It can take several years for a transplanted tree to re-establish its root system. On average, a tree is said to require 1 year for every 1 inch of trunk caliper (diameter). This means that a 3 inch caliper tree can take up to 3 years to get established!
Q- Why does it take so long for a new tree to establish itself?
A- Transplanted trees lose much of their roots during digging, and thus experience an adjustment period called transplant shock.
Q- What are the signs / symptoms of transplant shock?
A- Symptoms vary; However, signs include; shortened or poor annual growth, wilted leaves, increased seed production, reduced flowering, early fall color, and early leaf drop.
Q- What can be done to curb the effects of transplant shock?
A- Proper & regular watering is essential. Supplemental applications (in addition to rainfall) are recommended for at least the first 2 years.
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