Residents urged to keep trees healthy
Thursday July 19, 2012 | By:Metro Source Staff | News
LANCASTER- The trees which have been planted in the right-of-ways by the Town of Lancaster’s Forestry Department represent a considerable aesthetic and financial investment to our neighborhoods. Therefore, please help keep the trees in good health to increase their beauty and longevity.
The most important maintenance practice for your trees is to water it during dry spells. Rain showers cannot be depended upon to supply sufficient moisture to keep the soil ball moist. Especially during the first few summers of your new tree’s life, it will have a difficult time dealing with heat and drought. You can make this easier by providing water and covering the soil with wood-chip mulch.
Deep watering can help speed the root establishment. Water the trees heavily once a week during dry spells only. A simple way to water the tree is to fill a five gallon bucket, poured at the base of the tree slowly, and allow it to soak in. Moist is different than soggy, and you can judge this by feel. A damp soil that dries for a short period will allow adequate oxygen to permeate the soil. Over-watering is another common mistake and can kill the tree.
Caution should also be taken when trimming the lawn with a weed-whacker. The inner bark of the tree may be damaged when hit with a weed-whacker and could eventually kill the tree.
Thank you for your help in maintaining Lancaster’s green space. For any service that your tree may need, call the Town of Lancaster Forestry Department at 684-3320.
The most important maintenance practice for your trees is to water it during dry spells. Rain showers cannot be depended upon to supply sufficient moisture to keep the soil ball moist. Especially during the first few summers of your new tree’s life, it will have a difficult time dealing with heat and drought. You can make this easier by providing water and covering the soil with wood-chip mulch.
Deep watering can help speed the root establishment. Water the trees heavily once a week during dry spells only. A simple way to water the tree is to fill a five gallon bucket, poured at the base of the tree slowly, and allow it to soak in. Moist is different than soggy, and you can judge this by feel. A damp soil that dries for a short period will allow adequate oxygen to permeate the soil. Over-watering is another common mistake and can kill the tree.
Caution should also be taken when trimming the lawn with a weed-whacker. The inner bark of the tree may be damaged when hit with a weed-whacker and could eventually kill the tree.
Thank you for your help in maintaining Lancaster’s green space. For any service that your tree may need, call the Town of Lancaster Forestry Department at 684-3320.
More stories
Genealogical society to hold program May 29
The Niagara County Genealogical Society will be hosting the free program “Maiden...
ADD A COMMENTBe the first to Comment
