[CANUFNET] Water retention and tree planting

[Ian Wilson]

I grow trees in a semi-arid area (on average, 11 inches of rain and 4
inches of snow per year)
 
One of our biggest challenges with tree planting is water.  Many of our
plantings are irrigated and we also water with a truck, but we are
trying to reduce water usage.
 
I've looked at various products in the past for improving the water
retention in the planting hole.
 
Has anybody tried using various soil amendments, such as "Water-lok",
clay, or even just compost or organic matter amendments, and can you
pass on your experiences?
 
thanks, Ian
 
 
Ian Wilson, MPM, RPF, Certified Arborist

Urban Forestry Supervisor

Parks

City of Kelowna Recreation, Parks and Cultural Services

 

Phone: (250) 469-8842

Fax: (250) 862-3335

Parks 

1359 KLO Road

Kelowna, B.C., V1W 3N8

www.kelowna.ca <http://www.kelowna.ca/> 

iwilson at kelowna.ca

 

 
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