April

• April is Arbor Month!

• Saturday, April 20th: Run for the Trees! Register here.

• Thursday, April 25th: Trees & Climate Resiliency workshop. Join us to learn about why a healthy urban forest is critical for climate resilience; the basics of planting and caring for trees all year long; and how to get involved with our community efforts to grow urban trees, shrubs, and native plants. More information here.

• Plant containerized and ball-and-burlap trees. Water thoroughly and mulch.

• Check the soil moisture in tree root zones. If April’s showers are not providing enough moisture to reach tree roots, water trees.

• Prune branches that are dead, dying, damaged and diseased. Remove vertical suckers from the crown of the tree and at the base of the tree trunk.

• The grass is growing! Protect tree trunks from damage caused by mowers and weed trimmers with a ring of mulch or caging.

• Keep an eye out for pests, such as aphids, and treat accordingly. For pest identification and advice, please visit Missoula County Weed District & Extension’s website at www.missoulaeduplace.org for more information.