Watering
Irrigation of trees and shrubs is essential when it is dry spring and when we have young, newly planted trees.Around the trunk of young trees, it is worth making a small hole in the ground, where the water will collect.When watering, it will not run off the sides, but will soak into the roots. Excess water in the soil is also a problem.
When the substrate is excessively moist for a long time, the roots start to die and the tree dies.Often a few days' flooding of roots causes trees to fall out. To drain some of the water, you can dig a groove from the tree to the lower area, which will drain the area a bit.
Mulching
A simple way to reduce the growth of weeds under trees is to mulch the substrate. We can use natural litter, e.g. sawdust or tree bark.A sufficiently thick layer of organic mulch, especially the bark, has a positive effect on soil moisture.Inorganic mulch can also be used.
The best is a thick black agrotextile. It is permeable to water, reduces evaporation and is durable.Spread out in one place, it often fulfills its role for several years.
Fertilization
Nitrogen fertilization has the greatest impact on the growth of trees. We can use nitrate or urea.Other elements are equally important, especially potassium and phosphorus.To ensure comprehensive fertilization, the best solution is to use multi-component fertilizers.Although fruit plants do not have high fertilization requirements, annual fertilization is recommended on weaker soils. All fertilizers are spread evenly around the trunk.
