Spread mulch like a donut, not a volcano. Leave a 6- to 8-inch circle clear around the trunk to avoid rot. Avoid rocks as mulch; they absorb heat, stress roots and increase a tree’s water needs. Eliminate competition: Remove the lawn growing directly under the tree and replace with bark or other organic mulch.
Can pine trees recover from drought?
Due to the physical characteristics of pine needles, pines are generally more drought- and heat- tolerant than hardwoods. … As with hardwoods, a pine tree will likely recover if this is the first year that it has shed its needles prematurely.
How do you take care of trees in a drought?
- Water beyond the drip line. …
- Make sure moisture reaches 12 to 18 inches deep. …
- Remember the trees if you take out the lawn. …
- Look for signs of drought stress. …
- And if you find them, skip the fertilizer. …
- Mulch to retain moisture. …
- Maintain proper pruning.
