Comments on: Tree hydration system made from recycled diaper material minimizes stormwater runoff https://stormwater.wef.org/2017/01/tree-hydration-system-made-recycled-diaper-material-minimizes-stormwater-runoff/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tree-hydration-system-made-recycled-diaper-material-minimizes-stormwater-runoff Stormwater News from the Water Environment Federation Thu, 12 Sep 2019 14:24:48 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2.2 By: Lori https://stormwater.wef.org/2017/01/tree-hydration-system-made-recycled-diaper-material-minimizes-stormwater-runoff/#comment-764 Thu, 12 Sep 2019 14:24:48 +0000 http://stormwater.wef.org/?p=7575#comment-764 Underneath the tree diapers is a white powdery substance. Wouldn’t have noticed it if I hadn’t removed the tree diapers. Can the tree diapers cause mold due to lack of air circulation or something similar?

]]> By: David Stengel https://stormwater.wef.org/2017/01/tree-hydration-system-made-recycled-diaper-material-minimizes-stormwater-runoff/#comment-740 Sat, 06 Jul 2019 22:39:10 +0000 http://stormwater.wef.org/?p=7575#comment-740 How do we know the root system can actually penetrate or receive water from the polymers?

]]> By: Joe https://stormwater.wef.org/2017/01/tree-hydration-system-made-recycled-diaper-material-minimizes-stormwater-runoff/#comment-709 Tue, 30 Apr 2019 19:13:12 +0000 http://stormwater.wef.org/?p=7575#comment-709 Put some mulch on top so the sun doesn’t wear it out.

]]> By: jade https://stormwater.wef.org/2017/01/tree-hydration-system-made-recycled-diaper-material-minimizes-stormwater-runoff/#comment-701 Tue, 09 Apr 2019 15:54:57 +0000 http://stormwater.wef.org/?p=7575#comment-701 I bought one of these, and the problem I had was not w/ the diaper material, but with the casing which did not hold up to UV ..any solutions?

]]> By: Dr. Wei Zhang https://stormwater.wef.org/2017/01/tree-hydration-system-made-recycled-diaper-material-minimizes-stormwater-runoff/#comment-684 Mon, 24 Dec 2018 16:53:51 +0000 http://stormwater.wef.org/?p=7575#comment-684 In reply to Jan Kirsh.

replied below. And if you have more questions, feel free to send us an email at info@treediaper.com

]]> By: Dr. Wei Zhang https://stormwater.wef.org/2017/01/tree-hydration-system-made-recycled-diaper-material-minimizes-stormwater-runoff/#comment-683 Mon, 24 Dec 2018 16:52:47 +0000 http://stormwater.wef.org/?p=7575#comment-683 Jan, Sorry for the late response. We don’t monitor this site often. And this is a great question!

You don’t need to drain TreeDiaper when the growing season is over. Instead, you leave them out and let it charge up with the winter storms (rain, snow, ice or freezing rain). In the spring time, they will be ready to use right away.

This also eliminate your labor requirements from installation and removal.

In addition, winter drought can kill a lot of trees because trees don’t usually display water stress on leaves. Most irrigation system are turned off in winter months to prevent freezing damages. So TreeDiaper will reduce the chance of winter drought killing trees.

]]> By: Jan Kirsh https://stormwater.wef.org/2017/01/tree-hydration-system-made-recycled-diaper-material-minimizes-stormwater-runoff/#comment-664 Thu, 04 Oct 2018 16:56:43 +0000 http://stormwater.wef.org/?p=7575#comment-664 How do you drain the tree diaper when finished using for the season?

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