Trees cool our streets and neighbourhoods, improve our physical health, and even raise property prices! Every place could benefit from having more trees planted.
Ingredients:
- A tree sapling
- Spade or shovel
- Watering can / hose
Method:
- Locate a suitable site for your new tree.
- Dig a large hole, about twice the size of the root ball.
- Gently plant your sapling into the hole and backfill with soil, pressing lightly to remove air pockets.
- Give the tree a deep watering after planting, and continue to water regularly - especially during dry periods - until it’s well established.
- NOTE: Some local councils offer free or subsidised street trees. It's worth checking if your area has a tree-planting program!
