Tree Care and Warranty

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General Timing:

First 10-14 days: water every day (Check soil first)

Next 3-12 weeks: water every 2-3 days

After 12 weeks: If the soil is dry to the touch, it has not rained recently, and:

- Temperatures are under 95 degrees: water once per week.

- Temperatures are over 95 degrees: water twice per week or soak deeply once per week.

Guidelines

- Water slowly and deeply! The whole root ball needs to be fully saturated each time you water it, otherwise the dry roots will begin to

die off.

- Irrigation systems CANNOT be trusted to water your trees and shrubs! They are designed to water turf, and they typically only soak the

top couple inches of soil. Trees and shrubs have roots that extend several inches below the surface, so the water from irrigation does

not usually reach the whole root zone.

- Overwatering is just as bad as under-watering. Always check the soil to gauge the moisture level before you water.

- Your evergreen trees and shrubs still need to be watered about once a month during the winter – when temperatures are above 40

degrees and the soil is dry, water your plants deeply.

How to Check if Your Tree Needs to Be Watered

First, check the soil around the root ball to determine if the tree needs water. A few inches away from the trunk, dig down into the soil with a

screwdriver or use a soil probe. This way you can see what the soil looks like a few inches down into the root ball of the tree or shrub. If the soil is

powder dry, you need to water. If the soil is completely saturated and muddy or if it has a foul odor, let the soil dry so the roots can regain access

to oxygen. If the soil is soft, wet, and slightly crumbly (I compare it to moist chocolate cake), wait a day or two then check again. Also, monitor

the temperature and amount of rainfall with a rain gauge and adjust your approach accordingly.

Watering Methods:

Hose

Turn the hose on as if you are going to take a drink from it, like a water fountain. Place the hose into or on the soil nearest the center of

the planting hole. Let it run until the soil will not absorb anymore, moving it around the root ball if you wish. If water is running off

within the first few minutes, turn the pressure down. You can also use a watering wand on low pressure. It can take between 10-15

minutes for trees and 5 minutes for shrubs to completely soak the soil.

Sprinkler

This is not recommended for a few reasons. For one, it can be inefficient and costly; a significant amount of the water will evaporate in

the hot air and soil surface before it can soak into the soil. Also, overhead watering splashes the soil and foliage, creating the perfect

transmission zone for soil-borne diseases and fungi and thus increasing the risk of infection.

Even so, this may be the most practical option for some people to make sure their plants are well-watered. Run the sprinkler for at least

60 minutes on opposite sides of the tree. This is best to do in the morning so the water can evaporate from the plants quickly while less

water evaporates from the cooler soil.

Slow-Soaking Systems

Some products are designed to make watering targeted and efficient. One product is a slow-release watering bag. The bag loosely

surrounds the trunk and can be filled rapidly with a hose. Another product is a soaker hose which is placed over the tree's root ball.

With both products, the permeable material releases the water over several hours, providing a full soaking without runoff and very

Plant Warranty Terms

J & J Total Lawn Care would like to thank you for choosing us as your project installer. The installed plant material is accompanied with a 3-month limited warranty as follows:

Limited Warranty:
Your landscape is accompanied with a 3-month limited warranty on specific trees and shrubs purchased and installed by J& J Total Lawn Care if maintained per the standards below:

Newly installed landscape plants may suffer transplant shock, particularly during the hot summer months. It is important that plants receive proper care, so as to minimize stress. Upon purchase and/or installation it is then the responsibility of the owner to supply the plant/tree/shrub with sufficient water and fertilizer (as needed) during their growing season (April-November) to keep them healthy. Trees and shrubs are warranted for 3 months from date of installation or purchase, and will be replaced ONCE within the warranty period, should they die.

We take pride in offering quality products. Our products come to us healthy and free of pests, fungus and insects. Plants are living organisms and we cannot control Mother Nature, plants are subjected to unpredictable conditions every day. J & J Total Lawn Care assumes no liability for replacement of plants killed or damaged by deer/buck rubs, rodents, pests, insect infestation, abnormal weather conditions, drought, poor soil conditions, plants grown outside zone recommendations, chemicals, equipment, vandalism, neglect or other conditions beyond our control.- nor will we replace plants experiencing “seasonal die-back”, when pruning and proper care will restore them to health. ONLY if a shrub or tree is completely dead will we replace it. J&J Total Lawn Care will also NOT replace a shrub if it has not bloomed. If J&J Total Lawn Care does replace plant material the labor cost is NOT included.

In addition, arborvitae, annuals, perennials, bulbs, ground covers, and transplanted plant material are NOT covered under this warranty.

Water! Your new plantings will need an inch of water per week for the first year. IF YOU FAIL TO WATER YOUR PLANTS, THEY WILL DIE. A PLANT THAT HAS DIED DUE TO DROUGHT IS NOT COVERED UNDER OUR GUARANTEE. Please see watering instructions page for more information.