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Berm needed for high volume irrigation
When using a hose for irrigation, a 3- to 4-inch high berm should be constructed at the edge of the root ball to prevent water from running off (as shown above) the top of the root ball. The berm, which is not yet in place in the photo above, will ensure that water penetrates to where it is needed most, i.e. in the root ball.
