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All residents wishing to plant a tree on the boulevard in front of their property must have a boulevard planting permit issued by the Forestry Division of the Parks and Recreation Department. The permit is free. Once we receive the permit application, we will visit your property and put a white flag at each available planting space. Next, you will receive the planting permit listing the recommended species for each planting space. Proper planting is essential for the tree's long-term survival. Once the tree is in the ground, it is considered public property. Please refer to Ordinance 9-4 for boulevard maintenance requirements.

Tips for New Tree Care

DO's

• Water you tree every week. Depending on size, some trees may require around 15 gallons of water each week. Be careful not to saturate the soil, simply keep it moist.
• Mulch your tree each spring or fall. This helps to retain moisture and keep out weeds. Make sure that the mulch does not touch the trunk and that it is around 4 inches deep.
• Remove stakes after about one growing season. If not removed at the appropriate time, girdling of the trunk can occur and prevent proper nutrient movement through the tree. Please notify the forestry department if your young tree needs its stakes removed.

DON'TS

• Avoid causing damage to the tree via lawn mowers, trimmers, and bicycles.
• Avoid using weed killers near newly planted tree and applying fertilizer for the first few years.