![]() The hydrogels are separated from the soil to ensure they’re not stealing moisture from the soil with root systems. TreeDiaper addresses the four main challenges for new tree plantings in this way:ġ) Water Management – TreeDiaper® uses hydrogel technology to store water from drip irrigation or natural precipitation and release it super slowly into the soil above the root system. It will drastically reduce the time and money typically needed for this three-year process. It helps automatically nurture newly planted trees, while minimizing maintenance and the amount of water used to promote the growth of healthy trees. TreeDiaper® is a revolutionary new tree management system. TreeDiaper® Advanced Hydration System is the tool for newly planted trees.Ĭommerce City, Colorado Case Study, Pictures provided by Commerce City Parks (Top shows before TreeDiaper was installed bottom 30 days after TreeDiaper® was installed) When leaves are green but brittle and fall apart, that indicates overwatering may be occurring(2). When leaves start to turn yellow, red or brown, that means the tree is thirsty. Paying attention to the trees is easy because trees communicate their struggles visually through their leaves. Having the proper tools and paying attention to the tree are two common sense and basic ways to ensure tree growth. HOW DO YOU ADDRESS THESE CHALLENGES WHILE: 1) Minimizing the amount of water 2) Minimizing the amount of maintenance 3) Maintaining a healthy tree that survives the first two years It slows down the integration of the plants with the new environment. ![]() And the newly planted plants have no incentive to grow roots outward to the surrounding environment (often it is compacted soil by construction equipment). ![]() By dumping water right into the root ball like the watering bags, it simulates the same growth environment as they were in the container on a nursery/farm. Container-grown seedlings have circular roots in the root ball, which is all these trees relied on for water and nutrients before they are planted in the ground. Nowadays, most trees, shrubs and other plants are container grown (for convenience and for availability). A literature search revealed thatĤ0 - 90 degrees Fahrenheit (5 - 30 degrees Celsius) is the optimal temperature range for root growth for most plants on this planet.(6-11) It can hinder root growth, especially when the soil temperature is below 40 degrees Fahrenheit 5 or above 90 degrees Fahrenheit(11). When the soil dries out from evaporation, it puts a strain on the tree. In addition, extreme hot temperatures cause the soil temperature to rise, which increases evaporation. Extreme temperature conditions impact the trees in several ways. Reducing plant and weed competition is ideal for newly planted trees that would also be using the soil moisture and nutrients themselves(4). To nurture a newly planted tree takes some understanding, and to do it efficiently needs the right tools as well as system to ensure tree survival while minimizing water usage, labor and money in doing so. The first three years are where trees need the most attention and nurturing. Trees also grow roots toward the direction where there is moisture and nutrients. If a tree consistently has access to moisture in the soil, it’s able to utilize that water to feed through its root system and into its branches and leaves before transpiration sends that moisture into the atmosphere. Trees rely on having soil that is moist to be able to establish its root system. We want to make a bed 12 inches deep and twice the diameter of the root ball of consistently moist soil so that new tree roots can grow to secure the tree onto the ground and absorb nutrients and water from that soil. When we plant a tree in ground, we are really trying to make sure it integrates with the environment and grow into a big and self-sustained life. When we see trees, we see large plants and transplant our knowledge of watering a garden, a tree farm, or a plant in a container to watering a newly planted tree.
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