Baltimore City Environmental Control Board

City Trees must battle many urban hazards. From air pollution, to dogs and people, being a new tree in Baltimore can be the pits! But it doesn't have to be this way. You can help keep Baltimore's street trees healthy by following these simple tips:

1. Water your tree. Luckily mother nature has been helping us out in this department, but when a stretch of dry weather hits, our trees need water. Watering trees is the most important thing you can do for a newly planted tree. Just like people, trees need to stay hydrated.

2. Keep weeds away. Weeds are not welcomed in guests in tree pits. If left unintended weeds can stress or kill your tree. Try to remove weeds as quickly as possible.

3. Feed the can, man. BMORE Beautiful and put trash and litter where it belongs. Keeping the tree pit free of trash and litter not only ensures the health of the tree but it upholds the visual integrity your block.

4. Planting. Perennials and annuals are a beautiful addition to a tree pit, and a natural buddy for your new tree.

Expanding and protecting the tree canopy in Baltimore is everyone's responsibility. Trees clean the air, prevent soil erosion, prevent water pollution and cool the streets on hot summer days. Like the Lorax, we must speak for the trees.

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