Mature Tree Care
A mature tree provides value to your home and street. It shades and cools the air, reduces energy consumption, removes pollutants, and adds beauty to your… Read More
Young Tree Care
The care you provide in the first three years after planting is critical for the tree's long-term health. During this establishment period, the tree has less ability to absorb the water and nutrients it needs and is more vulnerable to physical damage. Read More
Video: Tips for Planting B&B Trees
Our crew has some helpful planting tips to solve common planting challenges that we saw last season. This is a short video staring one of our… Read More
The Urban Tree Selection Guide
This Urban Tree Selection Guide provides key information for selecting trees suitable for landscapes in the urban Mid-Atlantic. This region includes Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia and… Read More
Right Tree, Right Place
Use this resource to help select the right type of tree for your yard. Growing space both above and below ground should be considered when selecting… Read More
How To Select Trees
Not all trees sold commercially are equal. Purchasing a tree should be considered an investment, so take your time in selecting the right one and visit… Read More
Video: How to Plant
Video instruction on how to plant a balled and burlapped (B&B) or containerized tree Read More
Video: How to Prune
Video instruction that covers the tools and methodology of basic pruning, small branch pruning, large branch pruning Read More
Video: How to Water a Tree
The single most important factor for young tree survival is water. Continue watering through the first two to three years after planting. Read More
How to Care for Trees
Newly planted trees – those planted within the past three years – require regular water and care to thrive. Failing to do so can result in… Read More
Citizen Advocate Handbook
The award-winning Citizen Advocate Handbook is designed to empower District residents to stand up, speak out, and fight for D.C.’s trees. Loaded with sample comments and… Read More
Tree Space Design: Growing the Tree out of the Box
Tree Space Design: Growing the Tree Out of the Box covers design recommendations to provide street trees with adequate soil volume while maintaining sufficient space for… Read More