Having been away for many years, it is nice to see that the city still maintains its esthetic value by continuing to plant young trees. However, the maintenance of said trees isn’t what it used to be.
Having been away for many years, it is nice to see that the city still maintains its esthetic value by continuing to plant young trees. However, the maintenance of said trees isn’t what it used to be. On Mission Avenue East, four young trees planted a month ago are now in distress stage. The leaves have turned brown as they have not had water since being planted. Yes, they are probably in ‘transplant shock,’ but the crown and existing roots need water to allow the tree to establish its new root system. The experts state that distressed trees should be watered deeply once every two weeks. Numerous phone calls for watering have been ignored.
Trees absorb air pollution, regulate temperatures and just make you feel good. However, these distressed trees are making us feel their neglect and we only ask that they be watered. As of this date, that is not the case.
Barbara Meredith, St. Albert
