Harringay, Haringey - So Good they Spelt it Twice!
Please Water Our Street Trees
I've just watered 6 trees that were replaced this year on Falkland which are showing signs of stress. With the dry weather, it's a timely reminder that we water our street trees, especially those that were planted in the last planting season (locations in Hugh's post). Trees recently planted will have pipes leading to the tree's root system which you can be pour water directly into.
I've copied this helpful advice from a previous thread.
A useful reminder from Helen on the Woodlands Park Group:
With the hot weather and no rain there are a few street trees looking quite thirsty. Any planted in the last couple of years will be particularly susceptible to lack of water as their root systems aren't established, and they could easily die as a result.
If people can check the ones nearest their house (and encourage neighbours to (and give them a bucket of water every few days (or more frequently) until we get some rain that may help to keep them alive. Water used for washing veg or washing up is fine as long as it hasn't got harsh detergents in it (bit of soap won't hurt the trees but machine powders might). Most of the newer trees should have a pipe you can pour the water down, but if not, try to water the ground slowly at first to give the water a chance to soak in as it's been dry for so long.
In return the trees give you shade, beauty and cleaner air. Pretty good deal.
Tags for Forum Posts: Street Trees, Trees
Replies to This Discussion
-
Permalink Reply by Catherine Smith on
-
It's the same at Wood Green new trees half dead
-
Permalink Reply by Madison Welch on
-
That's beyond sad. Good for you you watered them. :)
-
-
good advice, a bucket of water every now and then [not too often] will do wonders. look at the Haringey Tree wardens facebook page for how to get more involved with our trees,[and how to join] and the Tree Trust for Haringey website [ttfh.org] for advice, and news of upcoming tree/wildlife type events.
© 2024 Created by Hugh.
Powered by
