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July 2nd, 2008 by Bryan

After the absurd use of water tankers dumping millions of litres (of potable water?) onto our parched asphalt as a form of cleansing, this pales in comparison.  Yet it still requires a look.

Poorly designed, poorly placed, poorly timed.  Just poor.   Or better yet…pour.

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-30C and windy, these plants were probably still thirsty after today’s wastage.

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Limited irrigation combined with well mulched planters filled with a drought resistant flora should be the standard in Montreal.  These annuals are just planted as make work, and then they die.

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  • 1 Miguel Jul 4, 2008 at 7:21 pm

    It astonishes me to see that. Every time! What a waste of water! As my father-in-law so beautifully says it (with his Christian twist! Ha ha!): “God will decide when to water my lawn”. The city should really be more careful with their use of our precious potable water! Nicely put bro!