Arborist to conduct free lunchtime session on tree selection
An oak tree overhead is a guarantee of shade. California native oaks are low-water trees, but they have certain care needs, too. Kathy Morrison
There are, I'm told, no bad trees -- only bad locations.
Oh, like the mature olive tree planted right next to the sidewalk corner of two busy streets. Or the pair of still-young western redbuds smack in the middle of a very green lawn. I pass these on my walks around the neighborhood.
These are nice trees that would thrive in other locations. As they are, one is a source of annoyance and possible slipping on the sidewalk when the olives ripen, and the others are in danger of developing crown rot if watered too frequently.
The Citrus Heights Water District next week is offering a free webinar that can help homeowners choose the right tree for a low-water yard, and avoid planting trees that become problems.
At noon, Wednesday, Aug. 28, the district presents "Leaf with the Right Tree: A Guide to Regional Tree Selection."
Here's how they describe the one-hour session: "Want a beautiful, cooling tree in your yard but also want to save water and keep maintenance low? Or maybe you have trees but aren’t sure how to care for them?
"Join Sacramento Tree Foundation’s arborist Pamela Sanchez to learn about the best trees go hand in hand when you combine the right species with smart irrigation techniques and low-water landscapes, creating the perfect shady environment."
Sanchez is an ISA certified arborist with a degree in urban forestry from UC Davis and more than 10 years of experience.
Those who register and attend will have a chance to win a $100 gift card from Green Acres Nursery & Supply, the district notes.
To register for the webinar, go here.
For more information on trees and tree planting, visit the Sacramento Tree Foundation website, sactree.org.
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During breaks in the weather, tackle some garden tasks:
* Clear gutters and storm drains.
* Prune dead or broken branches from trees.
* After the storm, seed wildflowers and plant such spring bloomers as sweet pea, sweet alyssum and bachelor buttons.
* Set out cool-weather annuals such as pansies and snapdragons.
* Lettuce, cabbage and broccoli also can be planted now.
* Plant garlic and onions.
* Plant bulbs at two-week intervals to spread out your spring bloom. Some possible suggestions: daffodils, crocuses, hyacinths, tulips, anemones and scillas.
* Save dry stalks and seedpods from poppies and coneflowers for fall bouquets and holiday decorating.
* Rake and compost leaves, but dispose of any diseased plant material. For example, if peach and nectarine trees showed signs of leaf curl this year, clean up under trees and dispose of those leaves instead of composting them. Do leave some (healthy) leaves in the planting beds for wildlife and beneficial insect habitat.
* Give your azaleas, gardenias and camellias a boost with chelated iron.
* For larger blooms, pinch off some camellia buds.
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