Taking Care of Our Street Trees
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- Created: 14 May 2008
Homeowners are reminded that trees planted in the public right-of-way (the lawn strip between sidewalks and the curb) are owned by the City of Dublin. The City's Forestry Staff is responsible for the pruning of these trees and asks that homeowners not do any pruning on their own. Just this week, the Forestry Staff has begun pruning our street trees and have removed several that were in poor condition. These will be replaced during the City's normal planting schedule.
While the pruning shears are off-limits, homeowners are responsible for some basic tree maintenance:
1 Mulching: Mulch should be no more than 2 to 3 inches deep (including any mulch from previous seasons), tapered away from the trunk (not touching the trunk), and the root flare at the base of the trunk should be visible.
2 Watering: Newly installed trees require 1 inch of water every 7 to 10 days for the first year. Established trees may require watering only during a drought. Homeowners with irrigation systems should be careful not to overwater which can lead to a lack of oxygen in the soil, causing stress and possible death to the tree.
3 General Care: Use caution when applying chemical lawn treatments. Remembers most lawn weed killers are designed to kill broad-leaved plants--that includes trees. Stay away from your trees and avoid any application during windy conditions.
Please do your part in helping Mother Nature along by caring for the street trees in front of your home. The better the care, the sooner we'll all enjoy the shade!
For more information on street trees, including the varieties planted in Cramer's Crossing, click the CCHOA Fact File link on the menu bar, then click on Street Trees. If you need to contact the City Forester, call 410-4701.
Updated July 28, 2008:
Street trees that have been removed by the City of Dublin this summer due to poor health will be replaced during the normal planting schedule in the fall.
While the pruning shears are off-limits, homeowners are responsible for some basic tree maintenance:
1 Mulching: Mulch should be no more than 2 to 3 inches deep (including any mulch from previous seasons), tapered away from the trunk (not touching the trunk), and the root flare at the base of the trunk should be visible.
2 Watering: Newly installed trees require 1 inch of water every 7 to 10 days for the first year. Established trees may require watering only during a drought. Homeowners with irrigation systems should be careful not to overwater which can lead to a lack of oxygen in the soil, causing stress and possible death to the tree.
3 General Care: Use caution when applying chemical lawn treatments. Remembers most lawn weed killers are designed to kill broad-leaved plants--that includes trees. Stay away from your trees and avoid any application during windy conditions.
Please do your part in helping Mother Nature along by caring for the street trees in front of your home. The better the care, the sooner we'll all enjoy the shade!
For more information on street trees, including the varieties planted in Cramer's Crossing, click the CCHOA Fact File link on the menu bar, then click on Street Trees. If you need to contact the City Forester, call 410-4701.
Updated July 28, 2008:
Street trees that have been removed by the City of Dublin this summer due to poor health will be replaced during the normal planting schedule in the fall.
