Planting Bare Root

by | Jul 17, 2019

Planting Bare Root to Prevent Girdling Roots Preparing the Tree Break into the root ball with a claw or sharp hoe or shovel. Loosen the planting medium and shake it off of the roots. Wash off the roots with a strong water spray (do not use a pressure washer) so you...

Fall Native Tree Giveaway

by | Jun 28, 2023

Fall Native Tree & Shrub Giveaway This offer is only available to residents of Virginia. Maximum five plants per household. Must be picked up in person on Sunday, October 20 from 1 to 4 PM. Please consider “Paying it Forward” so we can continue to offer yearly....

Proper Mulching

by | Jul 21, 2019

Proper Mulching Frequently Asked Questions I thought tree roots go deep down – how can mulch hurt? Tree roots actually live in the top 10-15 inches of the soil so they can access oxygen and water.  They do not go deep into the soil.  This graphic shows how tree roots...

Earth Day Free Tree Giveaway

by | Mar 25, 2024

Tree Fredericksburg, in partnership with Friends of the Rappahannock and We Plant Trees, is giving away 3,000 native free trees and shrubs (2-4 ft high) on Saturday, April 20, at the Earth Day Festival at Old Mill Park, 2201 Caroline Street, 22401. Trees will be given...

Education

by | Jul 18, 2019

Education Tree Fredericksburg through the Tree Steward program, offers tree maintenance education to the Fredericksburg community. Our website also offers information regarding tree planting best practices and tree maintenance, please visit our resources page for more...