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Show Tree experts tell proper way to irrigate University of Utah tree experts ex-perts warn homeowners that sprinkling the lawn areas in which trees are planted for 10 to 15 minutes a day does more harm than good. This practice tends to bring the roots closer to the surface of the ground, where they bake and dry out quickly. It may seem like a "boring" subject, but on narrow curbs or sidewalk parkway areas where it is difficult to construct con-struct a basin for tree irrigation, irriga-tion, several one-inch holes should be drilled three feet into the ground . . .or you may end up "pining'' away for a favorite favor-ite tree that died of thirst. Homeowners can either take this advice from the experts or "leaf" it alone. It's application, appli-cation, however, would be a boon to nurserymen and tree lovers alike. Nurserymen could avoid being "barked" at by anxious an-xious homeowners about miracle-cures for ailing twiglets . . . and Utah's greenery, even in the sweltering summer months, will be "oakkay." |