Going Green: How To Protect Drought Stricken Trees
By: Monica Tassoni
Updated: November 3, 2011
The drought has been hard on everyone this year but trees are handling it the worst. And now residents are looking for ways to lend a helping hand.
"Well all of the trees are a little unheralthy right now because of the water stress, which makes them subject to all the other things." Said Bruce Kreitler, a Master Arborist.
This coming spring is going to be a tough one for trees to bloom and this has residents worried.
"The tree in the forest no one cares about, but that one tree in your yard is important." Said Bruce Kreitler.
So Bruce told big country residents in a meeting the best time to combat the problem is now.
"Get it done in the winter before the spring you dont want to try and do this at the most active time." Said Bruce Kreitler.
He suggests fertilizing, pruning, and aerating but most importantly watering.
"They still could use some water some nice slow water." Said Bruce Kreitler.
"Well all of the trees are a little unheralthy right now because of the water stress, which makes them subject to all the other things." Said Bruce Kreitler, a Master Arborist.
This coming spring is going to be a tough one for trees to bloom and this has residents worried.
"The tree in the forest no one cares about, but that one tree in your yard is important." Said Bruce Kreitler.
So Bruce told big country residents in a meeting the best time to combat the problem is now.
"Get it done in the winter before the spring you dont want to try and do this at the most active time." Said Bruce Kreitler.
He suggests fertilizing, pruning, and aerating but most importantly watering.
"They still could use some water some nice slow water." Said Bruce Kreitler.
