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Learn to plant and maintain strong, healthy trees that will thrive for generations.

How to...

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!

Hire a Reliable Tree Care Company

Improper tree work can cause irreparable damage to your tree and may end up costing you a considerable amount of time and money. Follow these guidelines to ensure professional tree work and safe, healthy trees.

Water a Young Tree

Stake a Young Tree

After planting your tree, remove the nursery stake, which is the thin pole tied to the tree. If the tree cannot stand upright by itself, support it by placing two stakes at least 18 inches from both sides of the trunk.

Fertilize a Young Tree

Take a Tree Tour

Take a tree tour tour (guided or unguided) in several neighborhoods with excellent examples of trees. Taking one of the tours is a great way to see what the mature trees will look like when you plant one in your yard. It is also a lot of fun to learn about the characteristics and uses of the trees.

Teach Kids about the Urban Forest

Seed to Seedling is an award-winning California native oak curriculum for 3rd and 4th graders that meets California content standards. Kids learn about natural and cultural history of California's native oaks and the incredible benefits of trees. Educators will find the curriculum flexible, easy to use, and fun! Educators in the Sacramento region can participate in our seedling growing program and have their students plant acorns and grow seedlings on their classroom windowsill.

Care for a Mature Tree

Protect your Young Tree

Understand more about the Greenprint initiative

The Greenprint is our bold vision to enhance the quality of life in our region by expanding the urban forest and maximizing the benefits of trees. Everyone is invited to participate.

Mulch a Young Tree

Protect your tree from injury and conserve water by spreading mulch in a 4-foot diameter around your tree, 4 inches away from the trunk, and 6 inches deep.

Prune a Young Tree

Pruning trees the first 2 to 8 years after planting will help to gradually create good structure and form. Some species grow more vigorously than others, and may require more or less pruning. Attend one of our free pruning clinics to learn how to prune your young trees.