Heat waves and heat radiation

With our climate changing, weather extremes are becoming more frequent and more severe. Heat waves and droughts are part of the challenges Australia faces. This is not only a huge problem for rural areas but also for urban centres where heat radiation can cause temperatures to rise even higher.

Not only young trees will have to rely on our support.

Heat stress

While our native trees are well equipped for hot and arid weather, they too suffer from heat stress when they are exposed to prolonged periods of high temperatures with no rain. Foreign species are often even more susceptible to the effects of extreme weather. Reduced growth, increased susceptibility to pests and diseases, premature leaf drop and root damage are some results of trees suffering from heat stress often only becoming apparent when it is too late.

Deep water irrigation can help reduce the effects of heat stress.

Transplant Shock

Transplant shock describes what trees experience when being transferred to new surroundings. Previously dormant roots have to work extra hard to establish themselves making them more vulnerable to drought, diseases and pests.

Young trees will need extra water over an extended period to have the best chance of thriving in their new environment.

Wrap

Wrap watering bag around the trunk of the tree. If the tree is larger connect 2 or more watering bags.

Zip

Zip up the watering bags to have a close but not too tight fit. Secure your watering bag with lock if required.

Fill

Start filling the watering bag using a hose and lift the waterig bag once or twice in the process

We have decided to plant 2 trees for every TreeWell watering bag that is being bought to make sure we are helping to make the world a bit greener.

Repair

Small punctures The easiest way to repair small holes in the TreeWell watering bags is to use a normal bike tube repair kit from your bike shop or available from online, e.g. from Amazon.

Larger tears or rips 

If it is a larger hole it is best to use a plastics glue, e.g. liquid nails and a patch of similar material. You can use any type of PVC tarpuline or contact us via the contact form and we will send you a patch of the exact same material

Returns

Damaged We will replace all damaged TreeWell watering bags if there is any defects or product issues

Unwanted We will take back and reemburse you for any watering bag you send back to us within a 30 day period from purchasing

Unused Please send us any watering bags that you don't need any longer and we will make sure they are either re-used or recylced

You can use TreeWell watering bags for all kinds of plants but you might have to use a stick or pole to hold it in position

This will depend on the tree, length of time without rain and severity of the heat the tree is exposed to.

As a rule of thumb, we would recommend starting it once a week and increasing it to twice a week if there are further signs of heat stress