Water Once a Week
Reduce Your Watering Frequency

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®
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TRUNK
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WATER CAPACITY
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RECOMMENDED
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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 |
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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.

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.