Leave them alone. The extra water will probably do them good. When
you get a chance, mulch the area around each tree, but keep the mulch
an inch or two away from the trunk. Compost makes excellent mulch,
and provides nutrients.


On Thu, 16 Sep 2004 01:54:08 -0000, (Bill Oliver)
wrote:


I recently (3 days ago) planted about 20 small (1-2gal) trees I
ordered by mail. Most have managed OK, but a few are dying
back a little. I think I could baby all but one or two back
before winter sets in.

However, hurricane Ivan is supposed to move over us in a
day or so. It will be nothing like what's happening on the
coast, but we are predicted to get 12 inches of rain and
80 mph gusts.

Any bright ideas out there on protecting my little saplings?

billo