Urban tree care resources
Tree planting and care guide
Tree planting and care instructions: when to plant, where and how. Use of water, fertilizer, pruning. How to care for tree wounds, insects and pests. Watch our Urban Forestry team’s video on “How To Properly Plant A Tree” on YouTube.
SC urban tree species guide
Urban trees provide critical environmental, economic, and social benefits to our communities. This Urban Tree Species Guide is intended to help property owners, developers, municipalities, designers, and land managers make informed tree selection decisions that support healthy, resilient, and sustainable urban forests. This South Carolina tree species list is presented in three separate lists: small, medium and large. Each of these can be filtered and sorted based on any of the attributes in the top row by going to Data-Filter and selecting criteria from the drop down tabs that appear for each attribute.
Hiring a tree care professional
Arborists are knowledgeable about the needs of trees and are trained and equipped to provide proper care. Hiring an arborist is a decision that should not be taken lightly. Proper tree care is an investment that can lead to substantial returns.
Tree protection before, during and after construction
The decision to protect and preserve trees on a construction site is an important one. A few careful and well planned steps may make the difference between a post-construction disappointment and a proud and satisfied new owner.
Tree selection guide and planting guide for South Carolina
Choosing the right tree for the right space.
Newly planted trees survival guide
How to give your trees the best chance of survival.
SC Firesmart plants
List of landscaping plants that are less flammable.
Trees and people need each other
Why Trees and People Need Each Other…A Message to People on Planet Earth
Storm recovery
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When the storm is over and lives are safe, it’s time to take care of your trees.