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Posted on September 10, 2019September 11, 2019

Planting Urban Trees: Maintenance Requirements

 Too often trees are forgotten and not maintained after being planted. A tree requires proper care, especially in the early stages of its development, to prevent health problems. Consider the following checklist when planting a tree:

  • Are there adequate resources
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Posted on September 10, 2019September 11, 2019

Tree Planting in Cities (Part 2): Site Preparation

Proper preparation of the planting site is critical to good root development. In urban areas, site preparation may require special planning because of the type of planting site, such as street or parking lot plantings. Also, when preparing the site, …

Posted on September 10, 2019September 11, 2019

Urban Soils: Correcting Low Soil Moisture

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Lack of moisture in the soil is as harmful as too much water. Low soil moisture can be caused by high temperature, drought, high salt content, sandy soils, and improperly timed irrigation systems. Impervious surfaces can …

Posted on September 10, 2019September 11, 2019

Planting Urban Trees: Social & Community Considerations

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Credit: Janet Burgess

For both private and public locations, it is critical to find out the relevant zoning ordinances and other laws and policies that apply to each site. Some local tree ordinances may prohibit planting certain species of trees …

Posted on September 10, 2019September 11, 2019

Urban Forests: Understanding Associated Costs

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A community receives many benefits from the urban forest; however, there are also costs associated with having a healthy urban forest. Estimates for tree costs in the U.S. range from $12.87 to $65 per tree (McPherson et al. 2005). Working …

Posted on September 10, 2019September 11, 2019

How to Correct Soil Compaction

Soil compaction is a major cause of tree decline in urban areas. Compaction occurs when a force, such as feet, vehicles, and even water from some sprinkler systems, creates pressure on the soil surface and compresses the soil particles. This …

Posted on September 10, 2019September 11, 2019

How to Correct Excessive Soil Moisture and Drainage Problems

Soils with excessive moisture have poor aeration because pore spaces are filled with water. Roots tend to grow near the surface in such soils. With poorly anchored roots, a tree is susceptible to wind throw. A tree may survive for …

Posted on September 10, 2019September 11, 2019

Soil Volume and Rooting Space When Planting Trees

To ensure adequate stability and to allow a tree to grow to its potential size, a tree’s root system must have adequate soil volume in which to develop. There is a direct relationship between soil volume and crown volume. When …

Posted on September 10, 2019September 11, 2019

Selecting the Proper Tools for Urban Tree Planting

The proper tools for preparing the planting area depend on the size of the tree, the type of root system, the site, and the condition of the soil. The most common hand tool for planting trees is the shovel, but …

Posted on September 10, 2019September 11, 2019

Tree Planting in Cities (Part 3): Tree Selection & Planting Guidelines

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Millionth Tree Planting Celebration, Whatcom Conservation District.

After selecting a good site to plant an urban tree and then preparing the site for planting, the next step is tree selection and planting.

Tree Selection

Selecting healthy tree stock is …

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This work is supported in part by New Technologies for Agriculture Extension grant no. 2020-41595-30123 from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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