The City Forestry Division has completed the planting of hardy varieties of trees along Des Peres and DeBaliviere. The trees were provided by the City Beautification Commission.
Now that the trees are planted, it is up to the community to see that they remain in tact and able to grow. Mrs. Blanche Reel, Chairman of the Skinker-DeBaliviere Community Council Beautification Committee, asks that residents and businessmen watch the trees to see that branches and bark are not pulled off. Parents should remind their children that the trees are easily damaged and can die from abuse.
The Forestry Division will water the trees only twice this year. Since dry weather may persist, it may be necessary for individuals to water the trees. The ground should be soaked throughly to benefit the tree being watered.
These trees will add greatly to the appearance of Des Peres and DeBaliviere, but they need our help to get a good start.
Originally published in The Paper, May 1971.
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