Autumn is a great time to prune your trees: with the leaves gone and the trunk and branches visible, it’s easier to see what needs to be done. But before you get started , be sure to review these important tips: Make a plan of
If the tree is staked, make sure the ties aren’t too tight. All stakes should be removed for trees that are older than two years. Pull any weeds out from around the base, add a layer of mulch and water moderately. If the tree is
Published in The BANAR November 2015 by Justine Payne Phase three of Blackburn’s annual tree planting was a beautiful tribute and another success for the hamlet! The third community tree planting event was held on Saturday, October 24th at Agnes Purdy Park (formerly South Park).
Published in The BANAR September 2015 by Justine Payne Planting a tree comeback against the Emerald Ash Borer Invasion continues this fall. In the fall of 2014, we had a successful tree planting at Harold Diceman Park. More than 20 volunteers from around the community
Published in The BANAR November 2014 by Justine Payne More than 50 volunteers came out to show their support and plant more than 30 trees and shrubs at Diceman Park on Saturday October 4th despite the inclement weather! This past tree planting was the second
Published in The BANAR June 2012 by Councillor Rainer Bloess What is the Ash Borer and why is the City of Ottawa asking residents not to move firewood or other wood materials out of the immediate area (i.e. to cottages or campsites) and to buy
