Should I be watering my trees during the drought?

Yes, you should water your trees whether or not there is a drought. The infrequent rainstorms locally do little to moisten the soil deep enough for trees to benefit year-round. Many of the planted trees in Ventura are from other parts of the world where rainfall totals may be higher. Even native trees need supplemental water now and then. If we water trees regularly and appropriately we can prevent issues that can occur during an extended drought.

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1. Should I be watering my trees during the drought?
2. How can I tell if my tree is suffering from the drought?
3. How should I water my tree?
4. Where should I water my tree for the best effect?
5. How can I save water while watering my trees?
6. How can I tell if my tree is getting enough water?
7. Why should I water my trees over other plants in my garden?
8. I have heard it is good to mulch around trees, but also that mulch is a fire hazard. Should I mulch or not?
9. How do trees respond to drought conditions?
10. My tree doesn't have any leaves, is it dead?
11. My tree is fruiting like crazy, what is going on?
12. Should I fertilize my tree if it is stressed?