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Treegator® Slow Release Watering Bags Product Support

Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

• How long does it take for a Treegator® bag to empty?

  The time it takes for a Treegator® Original to empty is approximately 5 to 9 hours. This may vary slightly depending on weather conditions, soil and tree types, etc.
  
  The time it takes for a Treegator® Jr. Pro to empty is approximately 5 to 8 hours. This may vary slightly depending on weather conditions, soil and tree types, etc.

• How long does it take for a Treegator® bag to empty?

  The time it takes for a Treegator® Original to empty is approximately 5 to 9 hours. This may vary slightly depending on weather conditions, soil and tree types, etc.
  
  The time it takes for a Treegator® Jr. Pro to empty is approximately 5 to 8 hours. This may vary slightly depending on weather conditions, soil and tree types, etc.

• Can I adjust the drip time on a Treegator® bag?

  The water release rates cannot be adjusted on a Treegator® bag. Treegator® Slow Release Watering Bags are designed to provide deep water saturation in the least amount of time with no run-off or evaporation.

• Where does the water release from on a Treegator® bag?

  On a Treegator® Original, the water release holes are located on the bottom corners on the front of the bag, just behind the folds.
  
  
  
  
  
  On a Treegator® Jr. Pro, the emitter valves are located on the underside of the bag. Just turn over an empty Treegator® Jr. Pro (red fill valve face down) to find them.
  
  
  
  
  

• What is a Treegator® Double Bag setup?

  Zipping two (2) Treegator® Original Bags together back-to-back around the tree trunk is called a Double Bag setup. This setup is necessary when watering trees from 4" to 8" in caliper (trunk diameter)
  
  Note: Double Bag Setup is not an option on Treegator® Jr. Pro model.
  
  

• What is the maximum size (dia.) tree trunk that a Treegator® bag will fit around?

  A single Treegator® Original can fit trees from 1" to 3" in caliper (trunk diameter).
  Two Treegator® Originals used in a Double Bag Setup can fit trees from 4" to 8" in caliper (trunk diameter). Note: Using more than 2 bags zipped together is not recommended.
  
  The maximum size tree trunk that a Treegator® Jr. Pro will fit around is 5 inches in diameter (caliper) Note: using a Treegator® Jr. Pro on a tree or shrub larger than 5" in caliper may damage the product or water insufficiently..

• Will a Treegator® bag degrade over time due to exposure to UV rays?

  A Treegator® Original is made of tough UV-stabilized polyethylene plastic, and is guaranteed not to break down or degrade due to extended UV exposure for at least 5 years from the date of purchase.
  
  A Treegator® Jr. Pro is made of tough UV-stabilized PVC plastic, and is guaranteed not to break down or degrade due to extended UV exposure for at least 3 years from the date of purchase..

• How long will it take for me to install and fill a Treegator® bag?

  It takes approximately 2 to 5 minutes to install and fill a single Treegator® bag. Setup is quick and easy, and requires no tools or additional components - just place, fill and walk away!

• Is there a minimum size tree that I can use a Treegator® bag on?

  Treegator® Original should NOT be used on a tree with a trunk caliper (diameter) less than 1 inch, with branches begining at least 25" off the ground or higher..
  
  There is no minimum trunk size that is recommended in order to use a Treegator® Jr. Pro. It can be used on saplings or trees / shrubs up to 6" in trunk diameter (caliper), with branches beginning at least 5" off the ground or higher.

• Should a Treegator® bag be left on a tree or shrub when not in use?

  Treegator® is not designed to be a permanent installation - it's portability and ease of installation and removal are features that make it unique; However, if a Treegator® bag is left on a tree for an extended period of time, it should not harm the tree. To ensure that available rainfall amounts reach the root zone of your new planting(s), we recommend that you remove a Treegator® bag when it is empty and not in use.

• Can additives such as fertilizers / stimulants / nutrients be added to a Treegator® bag?

  Yes. Additives such as liquid or water soluble fertilizers / stimulants / nutrients can be added to a Treegator® Jr. Pro.
  
  To avoid any clogging issues, it is strongly recommended that the additives be pre-mixed in a separate container, and then added to the bag after filling to 1/4 capacity with clean water. NOTE: This is not necessary with dissolvable fertilizer pouches.

• Can a Treegator® bag be used on a planting that is on a hill or steep grade?

  A Treegator® Original can be used on a hillside or steep grade. However, the bag must be positioned with the zippers on the uphill side of the tree trunk, with the front of the bag facing downhill. This will allow the bag to empty properly.
  
  In order to ensure complete and even drainage of water, it is highly receommended that a Treegator® Jr. Pro be used only on a level surface or properly built mulch pile. (see right for mulch pile examples)
  
  
  
  

• Does a Treegator® bag come with a manufacturer warranty?

  Every Treegator® Original comes with a 5-year limited manufacturer warranty from the date of purchase against defects in materials and workmanship.
  
  
  
  Every Treegator® Jr. Pro comes with a 3-year limited manufacturer warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.
  

• What size hose can I use to fill up a Treegator® bag?

  A Treegator® Original has a wide fill opening (located underneath the color tag) that will fit up to a 3" diameter hose - This is ideal for watering crews that may use large hoses when working with watering trucks and/or large tanks with or without pumps.
  
  
  
  A Treegator® Jr. Pro is fitted with a red fill valve that can accommodate a standard sized garden hose of approximately 1.5" in diameter.
  
  The fill handle aids in filling a Treegator® Jr. Pro to maximum capacity. Lift up on the handle to keep the fill valve elevated while filling.

• Why doesn't a Treegator® Bag need to be filled every day?

  A Treegator® Slow Relese Watering Bag delivers water deep below the soil surface with no run-off - every time. This means that there is now a high concentration of moisture within the entire soil profile that your new tree or shrub can feed from - potentially for several days.
  
  Also - after a deep watering application, allowing the soil to begin to dry out will help encourages deep root growth. Keeping the soil too moist for too long, or poor drainage at the planting site, can remove the oxygen available to the roots from within the soil and kill a tree or shrub.