Treegator Original Slow Release Watering Bag for Trees, The Original Tree Watering Bag, Ideal for new or established trees, Fits trees from 1 to 8 inches in trunk diameter, Made in USA, Green

The Treegator Original Slow Release Watering Bags have been a great solution for keeping newly planted trees properly watered. I originally purchased them after planting a new tree in my yard, and during an unusually dry spring, these bags really did the trick to help ensure good conditions during the tree’s critical first year. They’re easy to set up, hold a generous amount of water, and release it slowly over time, which encourages deep root growth. The material feels durable, and the zipper secures well around the trunk. It does take a while to fill each bag, and during that dry stretch I did have to refill them daily—but that was due to how dry conditions were, not a flaw in the product. One note: I wouldn’t recommend these for evergreen trees, as the design is better suited for deciduous or newly planted trees with accessible trunks. Overall, these bags remove a lot of the guesswork from tree watering and are especially helpful during hot or dry periods. A reliable, effective tool for helping young trees get established.

Works fabulously to keep our trees watered every year! Very good product!

Ordered this tree bag so we could keep our brand new tree alive. It does it's job perfectly. I on the other hand, do not. The only problem with this bag is that I kept forgetting to refill it. Also it is a pain in the butt if you don't have a hose that will reach the bag. BUT do not let that keep you from getting this little guy to keep your tree alive. It works great and I have had it for 3 years now and it still has not ripped or anything.

These work great. I have 7 of them for 7 trees and use them quite often. The bags take a few minutes to fill and 4-5 hours to drain (that can vary depending on random surface/placement conditions). The bag material is very nice and sturdy with reinforced "mesh" stitching. The zippers operate smoothly. The bags can be zipped in multiples together easily for larger trees. I have also used them to place next to smaller shrubs that I cant wrap around. There are two holes in the bottom that I can see that are the drip source. I also have added a cup of fish emulsion liquid fertilizer to the bags when watering, Ill see how that goes. (*Update below) Occasionally the holes at the bottom can become "pinched" underneath with a flap of material (*Update below), but that is easily remedied by picking the bag up and putting it down again. You can see when that happens if the bag hasn't drained a bit after an hour. I would easily recommend this product. Make sure your hose can reach. *Update: 1) several bags did stop draining. But it is fixable. The two holes exist inside the "tucked in" corner, and sometimes the pressure of the bag fill can + the placement can cause the hole to become clogged. I believe the placement is intentional for controlled release, but under certain conditions it stops itself shut. They would do well to place something around the hole to ensure it does not seal when compressed. 2) For the love of dogs do not use fish emulsion fertilizer with these. It is a trifecta of terror. Why? A) The bags never drain fully (which is fine to itself) 2) Flies absolutely love fish emulsion fertilizer for food and egg laying. 3) maggots thrive in these bags. It was an unpleasant discovery. I will still absolutely use fish emulsion for fertilizer, but I will simply apply it to the tree mulch directly (diluted, of course). Just not via the bags. I still love these things. But I am updating to 4/5 stars due to the corner flap periodically causing the drain holes to compress close (about 10% of the time). They need to engineer a small piece to prohibit this.

I have at least six of these bags now, and absolutely love them. When I planted my first trees a few years ago, I was following an excruciating schedule from the nursery -- the trees were establishing themselves nicely, but the daily, measured waterings were a real chore, especially when I had to leave town for a few days. Having seen the green bags on city trees all around town, I decided to give them a try. At first I tried the Treegator Junior bag, but had problems with holes developing and found it awkward to fill. Next I got one of these, and haven't looked back! The bag is extremely easy to fill -- you can just stick the hose in and walk away while it's working. The material is very sturdy, and has held up well through several seasons. I was concerned that I would have problems with excessive moisture against the trunk from so much plastic being in contact, but it has not been an issue so far. And of course, the most important part: it does a really good job of watering trees. Every tree I've used this on has taken beautifully, and is far leafier and maturing faster than nearby trees that were planted at the same time. My only complaint is that the weeping holes (through which the water drips into the root zone) do get clogged easily. The best way to avoid this seems to be tugging on the bag when it's about 1/4 full (as the manufacturer recommends) -- but also, making sure to keep a clean layer of mulch beneath it. As mulch breaks down and it gets closer to the dirt, it's much easier for the bag to become clogged. If you keep a layer of mulch that drains into the soil below, it should do much better. If you're planting a new tree, starting it off with a Treegator is essential. I also gave one to my sister, and she was able to revive a tree planted ~3 years ago that was struggling.

HIGHLY, HIGHLY RECOMMEND TREEGATOR BAGS!!!! One, for the quality of the bag; but more importantly, the integrity of the owners. I purchased a set of two (2) Treegators and when I set them up only one worked. I thought I had to return the one that didn't perform so I contacted Treegator via their website. I was unaware they had responded to my request by email, explaining how to troubleshoot the setup. Because I wasn't certain they had received my first message I sent another on their website. At 5:30 pm (my time), I received a call from Scott, with Treegator. It was AFTER HOURS, 6:30 pm his time, because they're located in North Carolina. Scott courteously explained Rob Taylor had emailed me, describing the directions for setup and to try adjusting the bag which should remedy the problem. Furthermore, Scott patiently took the time to explain in detail how to set up the bag for ultimate results, and on top that, forwarded another email with all the "How-tos". I so appreciate the efforts Rob and Scott took to assist me. At 72 years of age, I am extremely impressed with these two young men taking the time to help one person in need. They didn't even mention this to me....but clearly I did not thoroughly read the original instructions provided, which would have saved Rob and Scott the headache of contacting an old lady who didn't correctly follow directions. On the other hand, I get to convey my gratitude and appreciation for them and to share with others they are undoubtedly an exceptional company with owners who clearly have strong character and care about their customers. Wishing you tremendous success and many blessings! Thanks, Rob & Scott (And, no, I'm not their grandmother!!!)

Let me tell you about the treegator. I LOVE IT! Yes, because if anything it induces you to pay attention to your tree(s). I first saw a treegator at Arroyo Verde Park in Ventura, California (the makers of Treegator should give them a shout out because they are using quite a few treegators), I hike there two-three times a week and would see something that looks like a bladder around smaller trees, --some days the treegators would be full of water and some days not. So, after looking closer and getting the name off of the "bladder," I ordered one for myself. As someone who was complaining noted, I was a little nervous when I first tried to zip my treegator. I thought, oh no, don't tell me I am going to have to send this back. But, it is like a winter ski jacket, you have to line it up perfectly to zip it. Although the zipper is plastic (or plastic-like) and may make you wonder if it will hold up, the plus side is, you shouldn't really be zipping and unzipping it that often. Once the treegator is in place it should stay there until your tree is well on its way to adulthood. Well, I suppose you could be zipping and unzipping it if you are alternating one treegator between several trees. In that case, I would recommend that you go ahead and invest the money and buy more than one treegator, unless your time is not that valuable. Periodically when your treegator is empty, you should lift it up a bit and search for snails. They like to hang out under there where it is nice and moist. Snails are a nuisance and should be launched over your back fence as swiftly as possible. Also, my first inclination when I saw the tag was to cut it off. However, you don't want to cut the tag off because it doubles as a flap that covers the slit that the water hose enters to add water. I would like to have a few more treegators.

This was helpful to have over a hot & often dry summer. We felt confident our new tree received adequate water. Seems durable and we can use it again future summers as the area for the tree’s trunk is generous.