Sandy soil, new trees

[bore_pig]

Just planted two dozen 13"-20" (height above ground) white spruce trees. Our soil is very sandy. I put a shovelful of potting soil in the ground with each tree to help hold a little moisture until the tree establishes itself. My plan is to mulch around the trees as another way to help hold moisture through the coming summer.

My question is: Can I over water the trees? I thought I'd give each tree a half gallon or gallon each day. The guys at work say that's too much, that the trees will root rot with that much water. They tell me a half gallon or gallon every third or forth day will be more than enough.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks guys!

 

[kennertree]

If the soil is sandy you may have to water often. Just check with your finger and if the soil is moist don't water.

 

[bore_pig]

Thanks!

 

[Dennis_Peacock]

Boy....must be NICE having sandy soil. How about clay soil and a water table that is so high in the winter and spring.....that when you dig a hole to plant a small tree that is only 1 shovel blade deep? Water comes up and partially fills the hole. :censored: