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JUST PLACE, FILL, AND WALK AWAY!
Just wrap our 15 Gallon Treegator® around a tree,
and fill it with water - who knew watering could be so easy!
Step-by-step Treegator® Jr. PRO installation instructions:
STEP 1
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- Place Treegator® Jr. PRO on a properly mulched surface that is level.
NOTE: Using this product on an un-mulched or sloped surface may cause incomplete drainage of water.
- Wrap both sides around a tree trunk up to 6" in diameter.
- Be sure that the trunk in the middle of center opening.
- Open red cap on fill valve.
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STEP 2
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- For added root growth benefits, drop in 1 (one) ROOTS® Solupak™ into bag.
- Lift up on fill handle, insert hose into fill valve, and turn on water supply.
- If desired, add pre-mixed water soluble nutrients, or Hydretain® ES Plus.
- NOTE: Pre-mix nutrients in separate container. (Not necessary with ROOTS® Solupak™)
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STEP 3
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- Fill bag with water to desired level - Max. capacity is approximately 15 Gallons.
- While lifting up on the fill handle, close red fill valve cap tightly, and let the bag drip.
- Treegator® Jr. PRO will empty in approximately 5 to 8 hours.
- For most newly planted trees, shrubs or evergreens, follow an initial fill schedule of
1 to 2 applications per week.
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Treegator® Jr. PRO is recommended for use on a level surface,
or on a properly built mulch pile, such as the ones seen below:
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*Before installation, please be sure to read and comply with the recommended Handling Precautions for this product.
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WHAT DO I NEED TO INSTALL A TREEGATOR® JR. PRO?
Just your own two hands and a hose!
Unlike other watering systems, when you use a Treegator® Bag, there are no trenches or holes to dig, and no stakes or spikes to drive into the ground.
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HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE FOR A TREEGATOR® JR. PRO TO EMPTY?
It takes approximately 5 to 8 hours* for a 15 Gallon Treegator® Jr. PRO 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.
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WHY DOESN'T IT TAKE LONGER FOR A TREEGATOR® JR. PRO TO EMPTY?
When watering, you want to water as deep as possible… not necesarily 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® Bags are designed to provide deep water saturation with no run-off in the least amount of time necessary – You'll water your trees and shrubs more efficiently and effectively than conventional methods and spend less time doing it.
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WHERE IS ALL OF THE WATER RELEASED FROM ON A TREEGATOR® JR. PRO?
| There are 2 external emitters on the underside of each bag. The emitters are removable, so if there is ever an issue with clogs, simply remove the emitter insert, clean nozzle end and re-insert into emitter. |
HOW MUCH WATER DOES MY NEW TREE NEED PER WEEK?
While there is no standard watering amount that is suitable for all new trees, there are general watering guidelines that can be followed.
One commonly used formula suggests 10 gallons of water per week for every 1 inch of tree caliper; For example: A single 2 inch caliper (trunk diameter) tree would require approximately 20 gallons of water per week.
NOTE: Proper watering frequency can vary depending on several factors (tree and soil type, weather, etc.) This recommendation will NOT guarantee that your tree is being watered properly - Use it only as a guide. Consult a local gardening or tree care professional for more information on proper watering practices for your particular tree type and region.
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