On 31 Jan, 11:23, "La Puce" wrote:
On 30 Jan, 18:10, "bill" wrote:

For the first time I am trying a black polythene mulch of 1m squared around
the base of a young fruit tree, as recommended to warm soil and suppress
weeds. (the tree is on a 25 degree slope)
However I am concerned that the tree will miss out on rain water, as it will
run over the sheet and not pass into the soil. Do I need to make some holes
in the plastic sheet or water the tree? Last year I did not have to water
without the mulch.

ps (forgot your question): If I was you I would remove the plastic
around your fruit tree and use either cardboards/newspapers as a weed
surpressant or some porous black sheet suitable for that purpose.