Trees clean our air and our water, provide shade and cool the air, and make our city more liveable. They do so much for us, and ask so little in return. This summer, take good care of your trees so they can continue to take care of you!

Learn more about the three keys to tree care:

1. Water - Water your tree once per week if we haven't had a soaking rain. Younger trees are especially vulnerable to drought conditions.
2. Mulch - Keep a 10 cm layer or mulch around the tree base. Mulch piled against the tree can lead to rotting of the bark so pull the mulch away from the tree stem to form a donut shape.
3. Protect - Protect your tree from weed trimmers and lawn mowers. After a year, remove the stakes from new trees.

more on how to care for your trees plus a humourous look and how not to care for your trees