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Reduce Your Watering Frequency

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Compared to conventional methods, a Treegator® Original Slow-Release Watering Bag can reduce your watering frequency to just one application every 5 to 7 days.

 

TREEGATOR®
ORIGINAL
TRUNK
DIAMETER
WATER CAPACITY
(per single bag)
RECOMMENDED
FILLS PER WEEK
Treegator® Original Single Bag
Single Bag Setup
1 to 2 inch
(2.54 to 5.08 cm)
15 Gallons
(56.78 liters)
1 Fill
Per Week
Up to 3 inch
(5.08 to 7.62 cm)
14.75 to 14.25 Gallons
(55.84 to 53.94 liters)
2 Fills
Per Week
Treegator® Original Double Bag Setup
Double Bag Setup
Up to 5 inch
(10.16 to 12.70 cm)
23.5 Gallons
(88.95 liters)
1 Fill
Per Week
Up to 8 inch
(12.70 to 20.32 cm)
22.75 to 21.5 Gallons
(86.11 to 81.38 liters)
2 Fills
Per Week

 

*When determining the appropriate watering frequency, various factors such as tree and soil type, weather conditions, etc., should be considered. Please note that these recommendations are only a guide and may not guarantee proper watering for your tree.

Treegator Original Water Cutaway Drawing

Deep Water Saturation

A single Treegator® Original Slow-Release Watering Bag typically delivers enough deep water saturation within the soil profile to sustain a newly planted tree with a trunk diameter of 1 to 2 inches for up to seven days.

Treegator® Original Slow-Release Watering Bag

Commonly Asked Questions

How long does it take for a Treegator® Original Slow-Release Watering Bag to empty?

It typically takes approximately 5 to 9 hours* for a Treegator® Original Bag to empty.
(*Water release times may vary depending on certain factors such as: soil types, weather conditions, tree types and size, etc. In some instances, it can take between 5 and 24 hours for single bag to completely empty.)

Why doesn't it take longer for a Treegator® Original Slow-Release Watering Bag to empty?

When watering, you want to water as deep as possible - not necessarily as long as possible. Watering slowly is the best way to get water deep below the soil - but, watering too slowly causes the majority of the water applied to evaporate before it reaches the root system. Treegator® is designed to provide deep water saturation with no run-off in the least amount of time necessary. You will water your trees and shrubs more efficiently and effectively than conventional methods and spend less time doing it.

Why doesn't a Treegator® Original Slow-Release Watering Bag need to be filled every day?

A Treegator® Original Slow-Release 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. Additionally, 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 root system and harm the tree.