Talking Trees with Davey Tree

Should You be Watering in the Winter?

Dec 14, 2023 · 22 min · Season 3 · Episode 48 · 16.0 MB
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Michael Sundberg from Davey's South East Denver office shares how he handles winter watering in Colorado's (typically) year-round dry conditions.

In this episode we cover:  

  • Winter in Colorado (1:17)
  • Watering in all four seasons (3:55)
  • Handing faucets in winter (4:47)
  • How arborists water client trees (5:15), (12:37)
  • How to know how much to water (8:19)
  • How weather impacts arborists' work (9:35)
  • Problems caused by moisture levels (10:30)
  • Importance of watering (13:30)
  • Soil conditions in Colorado (14:52)
  • How trees are chosen in Colorado (16:15)
  • Fertilization (17:20)
  • What Michael likes to plant (18:13)

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To learn more about watering in the winter, check out our blog, 'What You Need to Know about Watering Trees in Winter (Even in Colorado!)'.

To learn more about caring for trees in the winter, check out our blog, 'Tree Care Checklist: How to Keep Trees Healthy This Winter'.

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