Does it make sense to use them on older trees that have been in the ground 10 to 30 years>?
50963
It would be OK, as long as one bag would fit around the girth of the tree. For a big trunk, I've heard of using two together.
50964
Yes, It absolutely does if you are in a drought condition as we are. You just can't water enough, if you have a few mature trees, it will pay you to water them if you are not getting sufficient rains.
50965
their basically designed to get new tree root systems started & watered because their roots are'nt established. But during the dry part of the summer it certainly won't hurt the older trees provided their trunks fit in the opening in the top of the treegator. If the trunk is bigger than 9 - 12" the treegator might not be able to zip up all the way which won't allow it to work properly.
50966
no, because you water trees best at their dripline, not at the base of the tree (unless the dripline has a small diameter as with a young tree)
50967
First I would recommend using the circular shaped bag. These ripped when we zipped them up for the first time. A tree that old can sustain itself with natural irrigation. However if you are experiencing drought conditions it would be beneficial to use these. Or if you are using fertilzer and it is dry or hotter conditions. Just be careful not to over water as it would be worse then under watering the tree. If you know the tree type look up its watering needs and soil conditions, some trees prefer wet roots i.e. pussy willow and some dry i.e. kousa dog wood.
50968
It is beneficial for older trees as well, as long as the trunk of the tree is small enough for the treegator to fit around.
50969
Depends on how you water those trees now. If you are hand watering them now, then absolutely. If you depend on rainwater and they are ok, then not really needed.
50970
Trees that old have a very good root system, if they are healthy trees. Tree Gators are usually used on new trees that are just getting established, 4 years old trees still need help. If the weather is very, very, dry you might water older trees, but, usually just the young trees.
458553
If your trying to match something already there I'd do a test on another board or a scrap. And depending on the time that it has been sense the existing boards were done you might not be able to math it perfectly "saying that the ageing of the older wood wont be match-able perfectly."
1010932
No, I would not advise getting these for older people. They don't really pick up dirt but only move it to different areas. They could also get caught/snagged on something and cause a trip or fall.
804722
I believe they will last a very long time. They are dried, so there is no issue there, and I have some that are coming up on a year.
1161407
No. They are canvas and would not hold up to being outside for that amount of time. They are perfect for their intended use.
545212
Not likely, unless you load them with bricks or lead ingots, than they may fail. I've never have one fail after 5+ years of all weather use.
1353082
I would say "yes" because they are "water-proof", if that is the version you purchase. I bought waterproof and have them for outdoors on my deck. Your idea sounds very unique! They should last 20 years. Bryan
165009
If you wait long enough anything will block them up. But the rain will still get through to the downspouts. My daughter had the tree from H)*&& and they worked very well for four years now. Just clean them out every year.
149412
I use 2 on my fig tree, it is well established and about 12 years old. I dig a hole and bury the spike, I tried the hammer and even with the plastic cap that comes with it, the spike crumbled. You can also break them in half too and place around the tree. Any tree younger than 8 years, I would use one and break it in half and plant in two holes. I have been using these over 10 years and am well pleased. I place them under the perimeter of the outside branches.
1566334
Terry-I have found that these trees work in a larger area then the manufacture states. I have placed them all around my large yard & in large built in brick flower beds that surround my home-I use one per bed-about 7 to 10 feet long -I am in a warm climate ?? I just know that this product works & harms no one. All of Gods creatures-us too -unharmed- Bless who came up with this...go U Scram...J.J.
161229
Sorry. ;) I'm keeping them outside, and i've used about half of them, and they still seem OK. Maybe just put them in a cool, dry place?
1915623
They do get old but they work well and can be reused a few times. I feel they are pricey but they do work well
1588177
They are absolutely good to use season after season. In the fall, I discard the old plants and soil into the woods (compost) and just rinse and let dry and store in my garage until next spring/summer.
2155892
I'm sure it would work this is a substitue for starting in soil then you would have to move these into a larger rockwool cube or you could the. Place the cube In soil and it will disintegrate as the tree get larger
2224805
YOU CAN THEORETICALLY leave them on 24/7 for ten years and they will not only last but never downgrade...I could go into scientific data about it but it'd better if you go online and read because it is a very long date article...u have some very very very ofl old on my refugium that's been on all day everyday and they are as bright as the day I built then....
1211391
I think they are suppose to. My tree is still really tiny so I don't think it will happen for a long while. Good luck!
1238097
Yes. I used them on my tree last season. String is shorter than I'd like but works great.