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YoungTree Care
It takes 3 years for a young tree to establish a solid root system. Follow our young tree care guide to grow the healthiest trees for our urban forest…
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Fertilizing:
Fertilizing after the first year can be beneficial, but do not fertilize a newly planted tree…
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Mulching:
Mulching to control weeds and moisture…
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Pruning:
Pruning young trees is a science and an art and can shape your tree to showcase its natural beauty…
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Staking and Tying:
Staking and tying correctly to support your young tree…
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Weeding & Protecting:
Weeding near the base of your tree to avoid competition with root systems…
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Watering:
Watering for your soil and climate…
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Fall Care:
Fall is the best time to plant trees...
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Winter Care:
Winter care can protect your tree during wind and rain…
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Spring Care:
Spring is the time to spruce up your tree...
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Summer Care:
Summer care for young trees is imperative...
Mature Tree Care
Trees are Sacramento's crowning glory. Anyone who has strolled beneath the cooling, soothing canopy of towering elms and sycamores knows the city is graced by a special relationship with trees that dates back to the city founders and civic leaders of the 1800's. Healthy mature trees can provide the most benefit, so it is essential to understand the best practices for caring for them.
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Diseases:
Common diseases that can affect your mature tree...
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Inspection:
Inspections from time to time ensure you won't be in for big surprises...
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Fertilizing:
Making an informed decision about fertilizing...
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Maintenance:
Maintaining your tree and investing in its long life...
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Resources:
Mature tree care resources...
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Watering:
Watering your mature tree for health and vigor...