Water for the trees

English version

The drought is causing difficulties for many trees and plants. Grass can often survive on its own until the next rainfall. As soon as it rains, the grass turns green again. For young trees, it is a different story. Their roots are not yet deep enough, so they need extra water. Young perennials and shrubs are also struggling. Our field staff are busy watering, but sometimes that is not enough.

If you see a tree or plant in your street that is suffering from the drought, you could perhaps 'adopt' it by giving it some extra water. Watering without it showing up on your bill is very easy to do, for example by:

  • to collect the water when you let the pipe run after the holidays;
  • pouring the water from the paddling pool near the tree (small children often enjoy helping with watering cans and buckets);
  • Pour the water from the dryer's drip tray onto the trees/plants.

If you have to choose between several trees, plants, or shrubs, it is better to water one plant thoroughly than to water several plants a little. If you water a little at a time, the water will not reach the roots. Of course, this also applies to your own garden.

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Tree

There is a chance that it will rain a little in the coming days. You may be tempted to think that this is no longer necessary. However, the opposite is true. The ground is so dry everywhere that it will take a lot of rain before the situation returns to normal. So even then, every little bit helps, including yours!

And you also get something in return for your good care: the tree provides coolness, oxygen, and traps fine dust. The perennials provide flowers and color.

Tips

You can find more useful tips and tricks, including for your own garden, onthe Operatie Steenbreek website at.