Are there new trees near your home? We know some have been planted on Uplands Rd and Broadway in the past couple of years. Newly planted trees need to be watered regularly over the summer months if they are going to become established and thrive, so any help residents can give would be appreciated.
B&NES Parks & Greenspaces Team are busy out watering young street trees that were planted during the winters of 2020/2021 and 2021/2022, as part of the Council’s weekly tree watering schedule. However, during this spell of hot and dry weather, the trees need supplementary watering.
If you have a young tree outside your house, or perhaps you pass one on your walk to work or school, please help!
As a general rule, young trees should receive at least 50 litres of water per week during May, June, July, and August… but every little helps! Watering should ideally be carried out in the early morning or evening.
A sustainable water source should be used where possible. Harvested rainwater is ideal, but bath water or water which has been used for washing up is also suitable.
Thank you for helping to care for Saltford’s environment.
