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The Town of Oakville is asking residents to water the trees on their property as well as adjacent town trees to help keep Oakville's urban forest healthy throughout the dry summer. Unlike grass, which goes dormant during droughts, trees continue to grow and need to be watered regularly to stay healthy. Even one week without rain or watering can result in a tree showing signs of stress including wilting, curling or yellowing leaves. A prolonged period of drought can cause trees to suddenly drop branches. "Trees that are stressed by a lack of water are more susceptible to disease and insect attacks, and they can also become structurally weaker, which can lead to Residents asked to water trees "Trees that are stressed by a lack of water are more susceptible to disease and insect attacks, and they can also become structurally weaker, which can lead to limb dropping and potential property damage." John McNeil, manager Forestry Services, Town of Oakville limb dropping and potential property damage," said John McNeil, manager of Forestry Services at the Town of Oakville. "The best thing homeowners can do to help their trees withstand stress is to water them frequently and take care not to dis- 3 · Wednesday, July 18, 2012 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.insideHALTON.com turb their root systems." Tree size influences the volume of water required -- the bigger the tree, the more water it needs. Water should be applied slowly with a soaker hose or sprinkler. To reach the tree's roots, apply water on all sides of the tree outwards from the drip line (the area of ground beneath the outer-most branches). Before watering your trees, lawn or garden, check the water restriction level for Halton Region by visiting www. halton.ca. It is currently at level one. OAKVILLE BEAVER FILE PHOTO For more information about tree care, visit www.oakville.ca/residents/trees- CANOPY-FRIENDLY: Ward 2 Councillor Pam maintenance.html, and join the Oakville Damoff at a spring tree planting in Hopedale Park. Residents are now being asked to water trees to keep them healthy. Canopy Club. LUNCH AND LEARN ABOUT INVESTMENT FEES DATE THURSDAY July 19th Lunch: 12:00pm - 12:45pm LOCATION Peter Watson Investments 220 Randall Street, Downtown Oakville Free Parking MBA, CFP, R.F.P., CIM, FCSI Peter Watson To reserve your seats email us at info@peterwatsoninvestments.com or call us at (905) 842-2100 Ext: 2 (24 hours) www.peterwatsoninvestments.com We sell the most homes in Canada. Let us help you sell yours. www.remaxaboutowne.com Aboutowne Reality Corp., Brokerage 905-338-9000 (Downtown Office) 905-842-7000 (Uptown Office) Independently owned and operated.