QuestionI live just east of San Antonio, TX. We have had severe drought conditions over the last year. I have two pine trees that i planted in 2002 and have done really well. I noticed the last week that both are turning yellow. I suspect this is due to our drought. I have watered them off and on during this period. Is there anything i can do? Am i going to lose these two trees?
Marilyn B
La Vernia, TX
AnswerWater with 1 inch of water--place a pan under the tree and turn the sprinkler on and when he pan has 1 inch of water in it stop. Do this every third day unless it rains. Also if you have not done so mulch around the tree with organic mulch do not exceed 3 inches deep and not piled up on the trunk. This will help hold moisture around the roots. Check and see if the tip of the branches are still alive by bending them slightly and if they do not break and are still green the tree is still alive and needs the water.
