Wednesday, February 9, 2022

Watch Your Step


When this grocery store was built, probably 20 years ago, a row of trees was planted along the front of it with just a tiny bit of open soil around each of them. They struggled along and finally most of them had died and so recently they were all pulled out and these signs were placed where each tree was to warn people about the tripping hazard. Hopefully new trees appear with a better method of planting them. 

Taking part in Signs 2. Click HERE to see more signs from around the world.

14 comments:

William Kendall said...

The great quandary: cities need trees, but trees need space for their roots.

Sharon said...

I'd take note of these signs. I've tripped too many times.

Tom said...

...growing trees in a sea of concrete is rarely successful! In the meantime, wait your step. Take care and stay well.

Andy said...

I guarantee that there is always someone who will not notice the signs. ٩(̾●̮̮̃̾•̃̾)۶

Taken For Granted said...

How did we ever survive without signs warning of danger? Suspect these signs have more to do with insurance liability than people's personal safety.

Bill said...

I agree with TFG about insurance liability. I hope if they plant new trees, they come up with a better plan for the survival of the trees.

Michelle said...

I have no doubt that someone didn't read the signs.

John "By Stargoose And Hanglands" said...

You can't really expect trees to thrive in such a situation. Planners never seem to learn this evident truth.

Anne Hagman-Niilola said...

Wow! Awesome picture! Great perspective. Those yellow signs are beautifully depicted.

Jim said...

So many signs.

Cloudia said...

Funny

Jenn Jilks said...

Those signs are awful! What a tragedy!

Iris Flavia said...

This is weird. And kinda sad. For the trees and that people need these signs...

21 Wits said...

Wow, that is a lot of signs all in a row, hopefully trees will be planted in spring.