By Chris Brown

Signs of spring

Crews to begin work on shrub, tree bed enhancements

Mar 30, 2020 | 12:18 PM

MEDICINE HAT, AB – With spring here the city’s parks and recreation department is out to beautify the city.

Working at various locations in the city, crews will begin removing the above-ground portions of shrubs in tree beds. After the ground thaws a contractor will remove shrub roots and existing mulch, replacing it with topsoil and sod. Native coarse grass will be used on the back portions of tree beds in wilderness areas.

A contractor will undertake the work on behalf of the city.

A release from the city says the changes are aimed at reducing maintenance costs and controlling weed growth in mulch-covered beds. It will also increase public access to shaded areas for recreation and leisure.

Parks and recreation will ensure replacement trees are planted where removed shrubs were identified.

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The work is expected to take about three weeks to complete and the public is asked to obey all signage and stay clear of all construction activities.