Water Trees Separately on their own irrigation zone sep- arate from grass and shrubs. This allows for deeper infrequent water- ings and helps to prioritize keeping trees watered during a drought. A Low Flow Drip Assembly Valve works best if drip irrigation is being installed. Spread Organic Wood Mulch that is either well composted or has a good mix of green leaf and small brown woodchip material starting
6” away from the trunk of the tree out to the “drip line” or edge of the canopy. Try to keep the mulch layer at least 3-4” thick, supplemented by the natural leaf and flower detritus of the tree itself.

Avoid Pruning During Drought except in cases of diseased and damaged limbs or for critical fire maintenance. Excessive pruning en- courages plants to redirect growth above ground and draw on greater water reserves to replace the re- moved canopy, which