[RP TownTalk] water your trees before it freezes tonight

[bob smith]

> http://landscaping.about.com/cs/landscapecolor/f/protect_trees.htm


Might not be a good idea to water the trees now. Not because of
freezing, but because it might spur new growth as the trees are trying
to go into the transitional phase. See link above for details.
bob smith

On 11/21/16 7:14 AM, Sarah Wayland wrote:
> Saw this post on the Hyattsville HOPE listserv and wanted to share with
> my fellow Riverdale Parkians. It has been a very dry fall, and our trees
> are stressed. Give them a drink before it gets too cold - it will help
> them through the winter. 
> 
> 2. Save the Trees!
>     Posted by: "Gloria Felix-Thompson" 
>     Date: Sun Nov 20, 2016 6:45 am ((PST))
> 
> Good Morning all,
> 
> Please water your and the street trees before tonight. We are
> expecting the first hard frost overnight. We are at a record low for
> rainfall and the trees need moisture badly if they are to survive the
> winter.
> 
> Once the ground if frozen they can no longer absorb the moisture.
> 
> Please water them today,
> 
> Gloria
> 
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