Tag: tree care
Spring tree-care events in April and May
By Andy Meeks Over 37,000 native trees and shrubs were planted by volunteers in our Green Space Initiative program this season at 45 different
The joys of mulching
What grows on trees that makes your soil richer, minimizes weed growth, and reduces the amount of water you use? Leaves! On our new web site, the
Transpiration – Why you need to water your trees
By Brighton West Trees need water. That’s why Friends of Trees staff and volunteers tell every new tree owner to give new trees 10 to 20
Street tree inventories going on all over Portland
By Kate Farrington Want to get more trees planted in your neighborhood, better maintain local trees, and grow our knowledge base about our urban
Everything you could want to know about the ooze tube
By Kate Farrington So, what is an ooze tube? It is a nifty little drip irrigation bag you can purchase for $20 from Friends of Trees to help