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Fall Tree Tips

October and November are the best months to plant trees. Roots get a great start in cooler soil. Watch our tree planting video to see best planting practices in action!

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Spring Tree Tips

Spruce up your tree and prepare it for the hot summer months by checking its stakes and ties and removing weeds and adding mulch. A little extra care during this time will help your tree grow healthy and strong.

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Winter Tree Tips

Pruning is best done during the winter months. Begin shaping your tree two years after planting. Attend one of our free pruning clinics to learn how. Trees should never be topped.

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Summer Tree Tips

In our Mediterranean climate, deep watering your tree during the summer months is crucial! Water your young tree deeply and infrequently.

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Sacramento Sister Cities Ring in New Year by Planting Trees

Where can one find a willow, cherry, and olive tree together in the same grove? As of Saturday, January 21, these trees and more can be found at the freshly planted "Sister City Grove." Located on the grounds of the South Natomas Community Center, the Grove is accessible to all Sacramentans. It serves as a symbol of the connections forged between the City of Sacramento and its nine sister cities. The individual trees represent the natural history of each sister city and were selected by sister city representatives for their significance to each city’s local culture.

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Connect Public Health and the Urban Forest

On January 31, we held our 3rd annual Greenprint Summit titled: Bridging Public Health and the Urban Forest. See who atttended and learn more about our recommendations for action.

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Fall Tree Tips

October and November are the best months to plant trees. Roots get a great start in cooler soil. Watch our tree planting video to see best planting practices in action!

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