Collection: Tree Guards

Newly planted trees often die in the first year because of lack of water. Install a Tree Guard around each one and soak the area with water twice a week or daily in very hot weather. Grass is often the cause - when new trees are first establishing, grass roots are at the same level and they are far more efficient at taking up water. They choke the tree.

So for at least 3 years after planting keep the area inside tree guard completely free of grass. Use a mulch mat, and bark mulch on top. Be careful not to allow the mulch to touch the stem as it can cause rot. And water....