[CANUFNET] Question about Grand firs and help with tree maintenance

[Sara Bucovaz]

Thank you! I will look into getting a rain barrel, but getting funds has
been challenging as I haven't been allowed by my school to do any
fundraising.

Thank you, everyone for your help with our grand fir trees! I really
appreciate it.

On Mon, Apr 12, 2021 at 6:52 AM Lisa Kelian via CANUFNET <
canufnet at list.web.net> wrote:

> I wonder if a rain barrel near by is a solution. Something that acts like
> a reseviour.
>
> On Mon, Apr 12, 2021 at 9:27 AM Sara Bucovaz via CANUFNET <
> canufnet at list.web.net> wrote:
>
>> Hello,
>>
>> This is my first time using a listserv. I hope I get it right! I need
>> help with my grand fir trees. We planted 6 grand fir (abies grandis) at my
>> school in the Fraser Valley in October 2020 and all or most of the firs'
>> needles are turning brown. I am quite concerned. I have also noticed that
>> some of the shore pines' (pinus contorta contorta) needles are also turning
>> brown. I would appreciate any advice on how to remedy this issue!
>>
>> Also, I would like to know if I should get tree guards to protect the
>> base of the new trees and if they should have tree gators to give them
>> water over the summer. As for watering, I have 400 feet of hose to get
>> water to the trees, but I am not certain this is the most efficient method.
>> I would love advice on the best way to take care of these new trees. I live
>> almost an hour from the school so it is not easy for me to get there over
>> the summer on a regular basis to check on the trees. However, I will
>> organizing volunteers to help. We planted 24 trees in total as well as many
>> vine maple shrubs. The diameter of the trunk of most of the trees is about
>> 2-3 inches.
>>
>> Thank you!
>>
>> Sara
>>
>> --
>> “This principle holds that a reconnection to the natural world is
>> fundamental to human health, well-being, spirit, and survival. - Richard
>> Louv
>>
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“This principle holds that a reconnection to the natural world is
fundamental to human health, well-being, spirit, and survival. - Richard
Louv
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