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

[Lisa Kelian]

I think the municipality sometimes gives one out per house or something....
Maybe for an environmental initiative a go find me page. The lakeside tree
forest is raising money that way in Kingston, Ontario. Alternatively I'
could use these food grade hazardous waste containers pull out 6 litres of
water. I got food containers with tight snapping lids from work (cafeteria)
or busy restaurant. Places that serve olives get great big olive drums, as
do chutneys.
On Tue, Apr 13, 2021 at 9:04 AM Sara Bucovaz via CANUFNET <
canufnet at list.web.net> wrote:

> 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
>>>
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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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> Louv
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