Question
I just planted a Globe Willow Tree this weekend, I live in West Texas is there anything I need to do so the tree won't die? I know it probably needs a lot of water. I was worried about bugs.

Answer
The main thing will be water--willows like and need more water than other tree species and do best in moist soil or near water lie a pond or stream. If you have not done so mulch around the tree with not more than 3 inches deep of organic mulch (pine straw is good) not piled up on the trunk. This will help hold moisture around the trees roots. Water every three days if it does not rain for the first year. This will give the root time to grow. Water with 1 inch of water--place a pan under the tree and turn the sprinkler on and when the pan has 1 inch of water in it stop. Do not fertilize the tree for the first year and if you fertilize the lawn do not use a weed and feed type fertilizer this will kill the tree.  I would not really worry about insects but if the leaves start to look like they have been eaten check for insects and spray the foliage with an insecticide.