Evaluate the site including consultation with the city engineer, create a design, select the species for the site, and plan the follow-up care. Create the proper environment for the plantings, select high-quality plants, implement the design, and plant no more than can be maintained properly. The guidance of an experienced professional may be needed and may prove cost-effective. If restoring or creating a pleasant, thriving, economically sound urban environment is one of your city's goals, planting of trees and proper planting and maintenance of the urban landscape is not a frivolous beautification project. It is a necessity, and it requires the same planning and budgeting as sidewalks, lighting, buildings, and other city structures.
Trees are a high-priority investment.
Plan wisely, select carefully, and maintain your trees. The value will increase. For more information, call your county Extension office. Look in your telephone directory under your county's name to find the number.