The Treegator is a slow-release watering bag for newly planted trees and shrubs. Zip it around the trunk, fill it from the hose in a couple of minutes, and it drips its 20 gallons out over several hours, soaking the root ball deeply instead of running off.

That first summer in Birmingham heat is where new trees are won or lost, and deep, infrequent watering is exactly what establishes roots. Fill the bag once or twice a week during dry spells. The UV-resistant material holds up season after season.