Wednesday, November 12, 2014

Bay St Trees

I spotted this sign on Bay St which is one of our busiest downtown streets. It was positioned in one of several very long garden areas that have had mature trees and shrubs installed right along the roadway. What makes these areas different is that deep tree trenches have been dug and special drains placed to run storm water down to the tree roots. Most of the trees planted along the sidewalks don't fare very well because of a lack of root space and not enough water so these ones should flourish.
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21 comments:

PerthDailyPhoto said...

Oh how I loooooove this idea.. anything that works to keep the trees thriving gets the thumbs up from me Pat :)

Lois said...

"We are each other's air". I love it!

Taken For Granted said...

Great sign with its poem. We should all be "tree huggers". Out here on the prairie towns can be spotted because that is where the trees are.

Randy said...

I agree with Lois, that is great.

TexWisGirl said...

nice planning - and planting. :)

Anonymous said...

Great idea, lets hope they flourish!

EG CameraGirl said...

It's refreshing to know that some people in Toronto understand the importance of trees. ;)

Marleen said...

I like that sign. We should take care of trees and green areas.

cieldequimper said...

I certainly hope they fare well. We need more stuff like this!

Gosia said...

it is very important message . We must protect our trees..

Gemma Wiseman said...

Love the idea that we are each other's breath. Delightful sign promoting awareness.

Tom said...

Urban trees have a tough time of it. Tom The Backroads Traveller

Cloudia said...

Toronto is full of wise people it seems!


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Jim said...

Great idea.

Kate said...

A clever and thoughtful way to take care of the trees.

Photo Cache said...

very nice sign with very important message.

frankly my dear

Anonymous said...

A sign with a message!

Jack said...

You have some smart planners up there in Toronto. The sign was missing one thought: Trees add to the beauty in our world.

Stephanie said...

Great sign and idea.

Halcyon said...

If only more cities would read this! Although Berlin is quite green. :)

Laura. M said...

Very good idea, and will return to bloom ;))