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Turf Reduction

As climate change brings extreme heat and long periods of drought, outdoor water use and nonessential turf become water hogs,...

Tree Spacing Guidelines

Trees need room to grow. Your planting site(s) must meet the following spacing requirements: Medium to Large Trees: minimum thirty-five (35) feet...
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Caring for Newly Planted Trees

A tree is most vulnerable during its first few years after transplant. Support your young tree’s health and survival with...
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Caring for Maturing Trees

Urban foresters use the concept of PEGSMOR to understand the needs of a tree over its lifespan. PEGSMOR stands for...

Tree Planting Guide

A tree is most vulnerable during its first few years after transplant. Support your young tree’s health and survival with...

Denver Digs Trees: Low-canopy, Focus Neighborhoods

The Park People works across Denver to nurture a diverse, vibrant, and verdant urban forest. It’s essential to keep planting...
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City of Denver Approved Arborists

Tree care is an art, a science, and a sport. It requires knowledge of pests, diseases, biology, anatomy, knots, safety,...
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Approved Street Tree List

What is the Approved Street Tree List? Planting in the Right-of-Way or just looking for a great tree for your...
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Best Trees for Denver

That’s right! The Park People has compiled our list of favorite trees to plant in Denver neighborhoods. These species are generally...