Watering Newly Planted Street Trees in Philadelphia

Newly planted 8–10 ft street trees in Philadelphia (planted April, rainy spring). Conflicting advice: daily vs. weekly, 20 gallons vs. minutes. Owner wants them to survive.

Guideline

Soil should feel like a wrung-out sponge—moist, not soaked. Check by probing. If waterlogged in top 6 inches, let dry before watering again.

Coffee Grounds

No measurable benefit, but harmless.

Scale Note

Previous trees died from "scale"—monitor new trees for crawlers on bark/leaves.