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JUST ZIP, FILL, AND WALK AWAY!
Just wrap our 20 Gallon Treegator® around a tree, zip the
two sides together, and fill it with water - that's it!
Step-by-step Treegator® Original installation instructions:
STEP 1
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- Place back of bag against trunk, with zippers on the uphill side of tree.
- Wrap both sides around trunk until zippers meet together:
> Single bag fits 1" to 4" caliper (dia.) trees.
> Two bags zipped together fits up to 8" caliper (dia.) trees.
- Zip both sides of bag together from bottom to top.
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STEP 2
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- Lift up tag at top of bag to expose fill opening.
- For added root growth benefits, drop in 1 (one) ROOTS® Solupak™ into fill opening.
- Insert water hose (up to 3" dia.), into fill opening, turn on water supply and begin filling.
- IMPORTANT: Fill bag only to approximately 1/4 capacity, then proceed to Step 3.
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STEP 3
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- Gently lift up on the two black straps at top of bag in order to fully expand bottom.
- If desired, add pre-mixed water soluble nutrients, or Hydretain® ES Plus Root Zone Moisture Manager.
- NOTE: Premix nutrients in separate container. (This step is not necessary with ROOTS® Solupak™)
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STEP 4
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- Fill with water to desired level.
> Single bag: Max. capacity of approximately 20 Gallons
> Two bags = Max. capacity of approximately 50 Gallons - Treegator® Original will be empty in approx. 5 to 9 hours.
- For most newly planted trees (1" to 3" caliper), follow an initial fill schedule of
1 application per week.
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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® ORIGINAL?
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® ORIGINAL TO EMPTY?
It takes approximately 5 to 9 hours* for a 20 Gallon Treegator® Original 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® ORIGINAL 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® ORIGINAL?
There are 2 water release holes on the front side of each bag. The holes are located at the bottom of the bag, one on each corner, just behind the folds. Since both drip holes are placed approx. 12 - 14" away from the trunk, water is evenly delivered exactly where it is needed most - directly over the root ball, with little or no run-off.
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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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Available at fine dealers like these:
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"I am really surprised to see how easily the Treegator® (bags) are to install. They really got the job done effectively and concentrated the watering to the intended area; leaving the job site still dry and maneuverable. "
Alvaro DaSilva
President, ADS Landscapes, Inc.
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