Tree Care Request
Think a Trees Atlanta tree might need some attention? Submit a tree care request and our team will check it out. In the meantime, check out the resources on this page.
Submit a Tree Care Request
Tree Care
Once a tree is planted, the work has only just begun.
Trees Atlanta teams dedicate their efforts year-round to watering, mulching, pruning, and weeding young trees, ensuring they thrive amidst the challenges of urban life. Their work is essential to creating a healthy, sustainable urban forest.
How We Care For Trees
First Summer After Planting
The trees are in their first year of receiving routine tree maintenance. Our crew spends their days watering all of the most recent neighborhood plantings, providing each tree with 10 gallons of water. Every two weeks, a member of the crew checks on the trees, staking as needed and watering.
Second Summer After Planting
In the second summer, we cultivate the soil around each tree and provide a fresh layer of mulch. Trees Atlanta hosts volunteer projects in each neighborhood where we have recently planted trees to mulch, water, and assess the growth of each tree.
Want to volunteer to help take care of the trees planted in your neighborhood? Check out our Calendar of Events to find a maintenance project near you during spring and summer!
Pruning
Pruning is vital to the health and longevity of urban trees. By selectively removing branches, we address growth issues that could harm the tree or pose safety concerns. Regular pruning promotes strong structure, reduces risks, and helps trees thrive in urban environments. Along with watering and mulching, it’s a key part of caring for our city’s trees.
Want to learn how to prune trees correctly? We offer free Pruning 101 and 102 classes where you’ll learn the basics of proper pruning techniques. After completing these classes, you can join us in pruning projects around the city. Visit our Pruning Basics page to learn more about tree care and find upcoming Pruning 101, 102 and 103 classes on the Calendar of Events.
Have questions about pruning? Check out our Pruning FAQs:
Staking
We only stake trees as needed. Please reach out the use if you see a tree that needs to be staked! Submit a tree care request at the link below, or reach out to use at treecare@treesatlanta.org or (404) 912-8012.
Pests and Disease
Not sure how to identify or treat a pest of disease on your tree? Use the resources below to help with identification ad treatment options, if needed.
Correctly identifying the issue is key, as not all pests are harmful to trees. The Georgia Forestry Commission offers a wealth of tree care information, FAQs, and the Ask The Arborist program for personalized guidance.
Want to learn more about common pests and diseases to look our for? Check out this Resource:
