🌲 Watering New Evergreen Trees After Planting (Colorado Climate)

Day of Planting

  • Water using a slow trickle hose for 1.5 to 2 hours

Day After Planting

  • Water again using a slow trickle for 1.5 to 2 hours
  • This helps:
    • Eliminate air pockets
    • Fully saturate the root ball
    • Allow the tree to properly settle

Third Day After Planting

  • Begin regular watering schedule based on tree type and size

💧 Why Slow Trickle Watering Matters

A slow trickle ensures water reaches the deep root system, not just the surface. This is critical for strong root establishment in Colorado’s dry climate.

📅 Tree Watering Schedule (Colorado)

❄️ Winter (December – February)

  • Water manually with a hose
  • Only water when temperatures are above freezing

🌱 Early Spring (March – April)

  • Water 3 times per week

☀️ Summer (May – September) (inferred best practice for usability)

  • Water 2–4 times per week depending on heat
  • Increase frequency during:
    • High temperatures
    • Dry/windy conditions

🍂 Fall (October – November)

  • Gradually reduce watering to 1–2 times per week
  • Continue watering until ground begins to freeze

HOW MUCH WATER DOES MY TREE NEED EACH WATERING?

Evergreen / Spruce Trees
Height (by feet) Amount of Water (Each Time)
6′ 20 Gallons
7′ 30 Gallons
8′ 30 Gallons
9′ 30 Gallons
10′ 40 Gallons
11′ 40 Gallons
12′ 40 Gallons
13’–15′ 50 Gallons
16’–17′ 60 Gallons
18’–23′ 80 Gallons

⚠️ Important Notes

💧 Tree Care Guidelines (Important)

🚫 Do Not Skip Watering Days

  • Water consistently—every scheduled day matters
  • Rain (light or heavy) does NOT count as watering
  • Sprinkler overspray does NOT count as watering

👉 Trees require deep, intentional watering at the root ball

🌬️ Colorado Climate Note

Due to low humidity, wind, and high elevation, it is very difficult to overwater trees in Colorado.
Consistent watering is critical for survival.

🌱 Approved Fertilizer Only

  • Use Rev Turf Pro Formula ONLY
  • Do not use any other fertilizers

⚠️ Important:
Front Range Landscape & Nursery will not warranty trees if any fertilizer other than Rev Turf Pro is used.

⚠️ Signs of Underwatering

Watch for these warning signs:

  • Tree appears droopy
  • Browning or decline starting from the bottom up

👉 These are strong indicators the tree is not getting enough water

✅ Pro Tip

When in doubt, water more consistently—not less. Proper watering is the #1 factor in tree survival after planting.

🚧 Delivery & Planting Process

Before Installation

  • You must have utilities physically marked before digging

How to do this:

  • Call 811 or visit Colorado811.org
  • This is a free service
  • Allow approximately 2 days

👉 After utilities are marked, call: (303) 738-8733 to schedule your installation

⚠️ Important

We cannot schedule delivery or planting until utilities are marked.

REV TURF PRO Application Instructions

HOW TO MIX:

Every application should be 4 fl. Oz. of REV Turf Pro/caliper inch of the tree being treated mixed into 1 gallon of water.

THE DAY PLANTED:

Apply the mixture to the top of the rootball right after planting.
Then, water as instructed by Front Range Landscape and Nursery’s watering instructions.

This day is the most important day to get this product applied to the roots.

HOW OFTEN CAN I APPLY REV TURF PRO:

Apply ONCE every 6 weeks, follow the instructions below based on weather.

THE WEATHER DOES NOT AFFECT APPLICATION FREQUENCY. (SEE BELOW)

WINTER (Dec.–Feb.)
When conditions are warm and/or dry and soil is not frozen
(If the roots can absorb it, apply it!)

SPRING (Mar.–Apr.)
Every 6 weeks.

SUMMER (May–Oct.)
Every 6 weeks.

FALL (Nov.)
Every 6 weeks.

PLEASE NOTE!

NEVER USE ANY OTHER FERTILIZER.
Front Range Landscape and Nursery will not warranty trees if other fertilizer is used, other than REV Turf Pro, as we do not know the chemical makeup of the chemical fertilizer.
(FOLLOW WATERING INSTRUCTIONS AS INSTRUCTED)
(THE GALLON OF WATER MIXED WITH REV PRO COUNTS TOWARDS YOUR WATERING)

NOTE

Rev Turf Pro is 100% organic, made from Peat Moss and has NO chemicals. Rev Pro will NOT hurt the tree. It is recommended to follow these instructions for the life of the tree.

FRONT RANGE LANDSCAPE AND NURSERY
1964 No. Hwy 83, and 1945 No. Kelly Rd., Franktown, CO 80116 • 303-738-8733