Caring for Street Trees
Corner of 4th St. and Boblett St.
Trees are among the most important environmental assets in our community and provide a canopy for the urban landscape. Cooling shade, noise absorption, wildlife shelter and food, oxygen production, glare reduction and decreased storm water runoff are just a few of the advantages of trees and other landscape plants. Most important is the beauty and uniqueness that trees provide in our neighborhoods. With proper selection, trees provide a unifying design element which makes a neighborhood more inviting and enhances property values.
Benefits
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Trees significantly enhance property values.
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Shade trees lower street and sidewalk temperatures in summer months
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Shade trees can reduce air conditioning costs and cleanse the air of diesel and dust particles
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Tree-lined streets encourage motorists to drive slower.
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Trees absorb carbon dioxide, which helps ease the negative effects of greenhouse gasses.
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Tree leaves and roots filter particles from stormwater, improving water quality.
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Trees roots help hold stormwater in soil.
We need your HELP!
Contact
Public Works Department,
1200 Yew Ave. Blaine, WA 98230 Ph: 360.332.8820
Community Development Services,
366 H St. Blaine, WA 98230 Ph: 360.332.8311
Hours
8:00am - 5:00pm M-F
Young and establishing trees need to be watered once every (7) days during dry periods. Trees do not need watering during the winter months when no foliage is present.
Although watering recommendations may vary with soil conditions , here are some general guidelines to follow for watering a young tree:
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Approximately 1-1½ gallons (3.5-5.5 liters) of water per inch of tree diameter or;
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If a garden hose is available, running the water at a trickle for 7-10 minutes at the base of tree.
Be careful not to over-water. Over-watering can kill a tree the same as not watering at all.
Cherry St., looking West from Garfield Ave.
Replacement Policy
The City will remove all dead or damaged street trees, but will not replace them unless there is commitment from the adjacent property owner to maintain the replacement tree.
To report a dead or damaged street tree contact Public Works: 332-8820
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