If we’ve planted a new street tree near you, you can “adopt” it and help it to thrive by watering it.

Our contactors water new street trees regularly, but extra watering will help - you can't overwater them.

New street trees need lots of water during the summer months for the first three years, until the tree has established a good root system.

The equivalent of a bucket of water poured down the black pipe and around the trunk once a week will really make a difference.

Want to help more? Join Merton Tree Wardens

Tree Wardens are local tree champions who help to plant, look after and stand up for the trees in their neighbourhood.

Merton Tree Wardens also get involved with woodland management, reporting issues, updating records, running events and competitions, and producing a newsletter.

For more information and contact details, see:  
Merton Tree Wardens (The Tree Council)