Can you help by watering young trees

Newly planted trees need to be watered regularly over the summer months if they are going to become established and thrive. Our 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. Do you have a young tree outside your house, or perhaps you pass one on your walk to work or school? Then you can 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. The TiCL National Tree Watering Scheme Could you become a local Tree Watering Champion? The National Tree Watering Scheme helps identify local trees that need extra water for individuals to ‘Befriend’ and give the tree regular water during the hottest parts of the year. Find out more at: https://www.trees.org.uk/Help-Advice/Public/Watering-young-trees-in-dry-weather PLEASE WATER YOUNG TREES REGULARLY DURING DRY PERODS WITH AS MUCH AS YOU CAN – EVERY LITTLE HELPS