When watering by hand,
attention should be given to the type of device used to apply the water. If the
water is applied at too high a rate, the force of the water will displace mulches,
soil, and expose roots. All equipment used to direct water into the watering
basin should have a flow-control device that will break the impact of the
water, so it will flow gently into the basin.
Water should not be applied
where runoff will occur. If the plant is newly planted, too much water can
erode the watering basin and allow water to escape before it can soak down into
the soil. If this occurs, the basin should be repaired before the next
watering.
WATERING TABLE (662.03-1)
|
Shrubs |
12 to 36 inches (300 to 900 mm), height |
4 gallons (15 L) |
|
Shrubs |
36 inches to 5 feet (900 mm to 1-1/2 m), height |
7 gallons (25 L) |
|
Trees |
5 to 8 feet (1-1/2 to 2.5 m), height |
15 gallons (55 L) |
|
Trees |
2 to 3 inches (50 to 75 mm), caliper |
25 gallons (95 L)) |
|
Trees |
3 to 4 inches (75 to 100 mm), caliper |
30 gallons (115L) |
|
Trees |
Greater than 4 inches (100 mm), caliper |
35 gallons (115 L) |
WATER-RELATED STRESS
SYMPTOMS
|
Symptoms |
Soil Condition |
Problem |
Action to be Taken |
|
Leaves are slightly dropping. Soft, hazy-green color. |
Dry |
Lack of water |
Apply water as soon as possible. |
|
Leaves are dropped and wrinkled. |
Dry |
Severe lack of water |
Apply water immediately |
|
Leaves are dropping, brown and falling from the plant. |
Very dry, look for cracking. |
Severe lack of water |
Water immediately.
Plant is near to shedding its leaves to compensate for lack of water. |
|
Leaves are brown along margins but not drooping. Some leaves are falling from the tree. |
Wet |
Over-watering |
Stop watering. Allow
soil to dry |
1. Document watering method.
2. Determine gallons of water used for payment (weigh
slips or measure tank).