Out with the bad and in with the good. Cameron Emonds from Bill’s Landscaping helped swap out replacement trees provided by the nursery.
Sometimes things just don’t work out. That’s why resilience is key. Not only for trees, but for volunteers too. The Tree Committee purchased and worked with Bill’s Landscaping to plant 14 new trees this season, and we did everything we could to set them up for success.
We planted early to take advantage of spring rains, cooler temperatures and to give the trees time to get acclimated before summer. Our landscaping crew made sure the holes were carefully dug, removed wire baskets and burlap, applied soil conditioners and positioned the trees at the right depth. Committee members and volunteers installed an advanced tree watering system for each new tree.
And yet, things did not work out as planned. A few weeks later, three of those promising new trees remained bare while all around them spring had sprung. We’re bouncing back from this setback with resilience. We contacted our supplier, and they were quick to offer free delivery and replacement of the trees. The Town offered help with removing the dead trees, and by time of print, we should see fresh green leaves where before there were none.
We do the best we can, and hope that it is enough. We’re “Planting for Tomorrow”. Do you love trees? You can help us ensure a thriving tree canopy for generations to come. To learn more, follow us on social media @treesforsuffield.