Water for the trees
Due to the drought, many trees and plants are struggling. Grass can often manage on its own until the next rain. As soon as it rains, the grass turns green again. For young trees, it's a different story. Their roots are not deep enough yet, so they need extra water. Young perennials and shrubs are also struggling. Our field staff are busy watering, but sometimes it's not enough.
If you see a tree or plant on your street that is suffering from the drought, perhaps you can "adopt" them by giving them some extra water. Watering, without you noticing anything on the statement, can be done very simply by, for example:
- collect the water when you run the pipe through after the vacations;
- pour the water from the kiddie pool by the tree (small children often enjoy helping with watering cans and buckets);
- pour the water from the dryer's catch basin at the trees/plants.
If you have to choose between several trees, plants or shrubs: It is better to water one plant a lot, than several plants a little bit. This is because if you water a little bit each time, the water will not reach the roots. Of course, this also applies to your own garden.
Chances are that there will be some rain in the next few days. Then you may tend to think that all this is no longer necessary. However, the opposite is true. The ground is so dry everywhere that it will have to rain a great deal before things return to normal. So even then it remains true: every little bit, including yours, helps!
And you also get something in return for your good care: the tree provides coolness, oxygen and captures particulate matter. The perennials provide flowers and color.
Tips
More great tips and tricks, including for your own garden, can be found on Operation Stonebreak's website.