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Watering of trees needed in Surrey

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 18 Jul, 2023 02:09 PM
  • Watering of trees needed in Surrey

The City of Surrey says it needs help from residents watering tens of thousands of trees this summer. 

The city says in a statement that staff are focused on watering newly planted trees, but older trees along Surrey streets - 86 thousand in total - also need watering during the warm weather. 

It says trees need to be watered slowly at their base at least twice a week to stay healthy and its encouraging the use of so-called drip-line hoses or buckets with drilled holes in the bottom.

The city says it is offering free buckets with pre-drilled holes to interested residents.

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