The task today was to plant the heavy standards in their locations. There were 25 to be planted in four different places along the path. Some of them had to be moved from where they were delivered and to call them heavy was no under estimation. Yesterday we had prepared holes for the trees. Once the tree was planted we had to stake it and put on the tree ties. Not only the planting but the benches had to be installed and these were equally as heavy. The work was hard and heavy, especially moving the Ginko trees along Gaisby Lane and over the fence, but working as team we managed and it was a really impressive effort by all concerned. The other trees we planted were Rowan, Willow, Bird Cherry and Horse Chestnut. They will make a colourful display and add to the biodiversity of the area.
This finishes our work on the project and final result is really pleasing. Already the pathway is well used by local people and am sure it will be enjoyed in the years to come.
Today we were a group of 12.
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