We have been forwarded a message this week from the Haringey Federation of Residents Association asking people to look after our local street trees.

The message is repeated below

The Council's tree officer has asked us to point out that, with the hot weather and little rain, there are a few street trees looking quite thirsty.   Any planted in the last couple of years will be particularly susceptible to lack of water as their root systems aren't established, and they could easily die as a result. 

If people can check the ones nearest their house (and encourage neighbours to) and give them a bucket of water every few days (or more frequently) until we get some rain that may help to keep them alive.  Water used for washing veg or washing up is fine as long as it hasn't got harsh detergents in it (bit of soap won't hurt the trees but machine powders might).  Most of the newer trees should have a pipe you can pour the water down, but if not, try to water the ground slowly at first to give the water a chance to soak in as it's been dry for so long.

In return the trees give you shade, beauty and cleaner air.  Pretty good deal.