The City of Kelowna is asking residents to lend a hand and water city-owned trees this summer.
Recent dry weather poses a threat to young trees, which need at least a bucket of water per week for at least the first three years after they91裸聊视频檙e planted, according to the city.
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The request comes just a couple of days after the city urged residents to conserve water this summer.
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The city offers the following tips for those looking to help out:
- Slowly release water at the base of the tree for at least 15 minutes one to two times per week.
- Water slowly to soak deep into the ground and encourage a healthy root system.
- Water during cooler times of the day as trees will soak up more water when it91裸聊视频檚 cooler.
- Remember to water even if it rains. Kelowna does not typically get enough rain to keep our trees hydrated.
The city also asks residents not to cut or prune the trees, only water them.
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