Monday 31 October 2011
New funding for street trees in Sutton Manor
Funding from the Northwest Regional Development Agency through the Forestry Commission's Setting The Scene For Growth programme has been secured by The Mersey Forest Green Streets initiative to bring 65 park, verge and pavement trees to Sutton Manor.
Thursday 5 May 2011
New Trees Boost Activity in Parks
The planting of 14 new extra heavy standard trees in King George V Playing Fields at Sutton Manor in St Helens has seen visitor numbers increase.The trees Common Limes have been chosen because they will grow to a large size offering shade and colour across the park.
Wednesday 4 May 2011
Its Time To Start Watering Your Trees
Four Acres residents
Frequently asked Questions:
Q- Leaves are falling off the tree and some of them are brown. What do I do?
A- When trees are lacking water the leaves with first begin to curl and then fall off. This is a sign of not enough water.
Q- Leaves are turning yellow and falling off the tree. What do I do?
A- This is a case of too much water. This is the most damaging of all sometimes irreversible. Stop watering immediately and call The Mersey Forest.
Q- What can I do to help my tree?
A- Watering the tree during the hotter days will help it establish more quickly.
Q- What is the best way to water my trees?
A- The best way is the use a 4 litre milk bottle to carry water and a 2L pop bottle cut off 3 inches from the bottom.(you can use scissors - ask an adult) Sink a small hole around 6 inches deep into the tree pit ( house side to edge of pit) and push the pop bottle into it. Pour water into the wider open end of the bottle. It will let water out slowly and you can monitor how much water the tree is receiving. The recommended amount of water during each watering is 20 gallons however our contractor will turn up to deliver these amounts on an occasional basis so for you to help smaller amount of 2/4 L is adequate once a week or so.(Remember to back fill the hole afterwards) DO NOT STAND ON THE ROADSIDE.
Q- Can I plant up around my street tree?
A- Yes bedding plants, climbing plants like Morning Glory work well. No large shrubs.
A- Yes, this is ideal for both your garden and for your street tree
Q. How often do I water my trees?
A- Remember to always look at the trees leaves before you water. This is the best way to know if you are over or under watering your trees. Over watering is the most damaging to your tree.
Please remember to water your trees only when they are in leaf or flower! Avoid windy days and watering in full sun. Early mornings or evenings are best.
Friday 18 February 2011
Trees go In
Monday 31 January 2011
Landscape Contractor Appointed
North of England based landscape contractor, Blakedown Landscapes has been appointed to deliver the Green Streets project around Four Acre St Helens.The work involves the excavation of over 80 tree pits and the planting of extra heavy standard trees of about 3-4m in height.
Landscape Architect Appointed
Architects Ombler Iwanowski have been appointed by The Mersey Forest on behalf of St Helens Council to take forward plans to plant over 80 trees in the Four Acre and nearby Sutton Manor area linking residents to local shopping, neighbourhood services,schools and green spaces in the area.