Trees are thirsty too

Given the hot, dry conditions this summer, city crews are out watering trees that have been recently planted on city terraces. But city Forester Marla Eddy is asking residents to pitch in by watering these trees once a week - and if you do, tie a ribbon on a lower branch so city water trucks know to skip that tree. Ten gallons should do it. The weekly hit to your water bill? Five cents, says Eddy.