Mulch reduces the compaction of soil around the tree.

Aug 08, “When a tree is cut down illegally, the responsible party will answer for it. free of charge. Time to coalesce for our Lakewood trees, before they are gone, folks. Reply. Christina says. Wooden tree stands can be left on the tree. Flocked trees can be recycled. The tree must not be in a bag.

Trees over eight feet tall must be cut in half. The city’s bulky item collection program will be suspended during the tree recycling program. It returns in January. For more information, callextension Keep your yard free of wildlife and pests. With overripe fruit dropping from trees, dog food dishes left on patios, piles of cut tree branches and yard debris or backyard agriculture, you can be unknowingly attracting wildlife and pests to your backyard.

Raccoons, rabbits and a variety of rodents will pay you a visit or even take up residence. The tree may live without its leader, but might be a stunted or deformed version of the original. TIP: Don't top the trees. When trees are topped, all of their branches are cut back to stubs on the mistaken assumption that reducing the length of branches will help avoid breakage in future storms.