There a many resources available to help you get started planting trees in your yard or neighborhood. Trees need to be planted correctly, nurtured with proper care and adequately maintained over their lifespan, in order for them to provide the most benefits to our community. It is important that, when deciding that you want to plant a tree, that you are committed to its care and maintenance over its lifespan, and that you are ready to take the steps necessary to ensure that it has a long life and grows to its full potential.
The following resources will help you to decide which tree is best for you, what to look for at the nursery or garden center, how to properly plant it, and its aftercare. With a bit of preparation, and planning, your choice of the right tree for the right place will pay dividends for generations to come.
Tree Selection, Planting and Care
- Tree Owners Manual
- Tree Selection Guide
- Tree Characteristics Summary
- Planting in Built Environments: Checklist for Success
- Online Plant Guide
- How to Plant a Tree
- How to Water a New Tree
Tree Care, Maintenance and Removal
- How to Find An Arborist To Care For Your Damaged Trees
- Massachusetts Arborist Association – Certified Arborist Directory
- International Society of Arboriculture – Certified Arborist Directory
- Caring for Your New Tree
Tree Benefits & Energy Savings
- MyTree Benefits Calculator
- Top 22 Benefits of Trees
- Trees Pay Us Back
- Trees Are Good: Tree Benefits
- Energy Savings – ReBuild Western Massachusetts