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Fall is best time to plant trees. Here are the ones that will thrive in our area
Read full article: Fall is best time to plant trees. Here are the ones that will thrive in our areaFall is the best time to plant trees in San Antonio. Here is a list of the best native trees that are heat-, drought-, and freeze-tolerant, as well as deer-resistant.
Tree replanting program proposed for Oak Wilt-afflicted San Antonio neighborhoods
Read full article: Tree replanting program proposed for Oak Wilt-afflicted San Antonio neighborhoodsCouncilwoman Marina Alderete Gavito (D7) has asked the city to consider a program to help replace infected oaks with other native trees after they have been removed. It would apply to trees on both public and private land.
Arboretum San Antonio receives $7.3 million in funding from Bexar County
Read full article: Arboretum San Antonio receives $7.3 million in funding from Bexar CountyThe Bexar County Commissionerās Court approved agreements to help establish San Antonioās future 188-acre Arboretum, allocating $7.3 million in funding.
San Antonio company and elves ship Christmas magic in a box across the nation
Read full article: San Antonio company and elves ship Christmas magic in a box across the nationSeasonscapes workers started making the Christmas magic happen since the summer. Hundreds of Christmas trees have been shipped this year so far.
Man recovering after pecan tree limb falls on his head, causing him to break his legs
Read full article: Man recovering after pecan tree limb falls on his head, causing him to break his legsArborist warn homeowners to have their trees inspected at least once a year by a professional, not only to keep the tree healthy but to protect people from accidents.
City Council backs moving Brackenridge Project ahead in 6-4 vote
Read full article: City Council backs moving Brackenridge Project ahead in 6-4 voteThe San Antonio City Council awarded Amstar, Inc. a $3.5 million contract for repairing the historic retaining walls, stabilizing the pump house, and reconstructing the grand stair case. However, the cityās plans to cut down dozens of trees in the process has draw sharp criticism.
State commission approves Brackenridge Park permits to cut down 48 trees
Read full article: State commission approves Brackenridge Park permits to cut down 48 treesThe Texas Historical Commission on Tuesday voted to approve permits related to the Brackenridge Park Bond Project to remove 48 trees and relocate 19 others.
Brackenridge Park bond project opponents hope state commission will āstop the chopā
Read full article: Brackenridge Park bond project opponents hope state commission will āstop the chopāOpponents of a bond project to fix up Brackenridge Park hope a state commission could force the city to change course.
City of San Antonio crews inspecting trees ahead at Brackenridge Park ahead of Easter
Read full article: City of San Antonio crews inspecting trees ahead at Brackenridge Park ahead of EasterThe City of San Antonio is inspecting trees in Brackenridge Park after a large tree branch fell on spring break crowds at the San Antonio Zoo last Wednesday.
Why does the city plan to remove or relocate 77 trees in Brackenridge Park? KSAT Explains
Read full article: Why does the city plan to remove or relocate 77 trees in Brackenridge Park? KSAT ExplainsSome structures in the park date back to the 1700s but initial plans for restoration have been controversial
21 oak trees to be planted in Uvalde cemetery in honor of victims of Robb Elementary mass shooting
Read full article: 21 oak trees to be planted in Uvalde cemetery in honor of victims of Robb Elementary mass shootingA wholesale nursery based out of Arizona is paying their respects to the 21-victims in the Robb Elementary mass shooting whose lives were tragically cut short by donating long-lasting trees.
Texas A&M Forest Service explains how to save your trees during a drought
Read full article: Texas A&M Forest Service explains how to save your trees during a droughtAccording to experts at Texas A&M Forest Service, tree fatalities occur during a drought because drought is a significant stress to trees.
City of San Antonio backs off plans to remove 100 trees at Brackenridge Park -- for now
Read full article: City of San Antonio backs off plans to remove 100 trees at Brackenridge Park -- for nowOpponents of the planned removal of more than 100 trees at Brackenridge Park said they were relieved to learn the cityās Historic Design and Review Commission will not be taking a final vote Friday.
A giant sequoia tree in Northern Michigan? Yes, and itās not only surviving, but thriving
Read full article: A giant sequoia tree in Northern Michigan? Yes, and itās not only surviving, but thrivingThere is a thriving, giant sequoia tree located in the far north, in an area that can best be described as a frozen tundra during the winter.
Thinking of planting a tree for Earth Day? Consider The Canopy Project
Read full article: Thinking of planting a tree for Earth Day? Consider The Canopy ProjectPlanting a tree sounds like a nice idea in theory, but what if youāre not sure what kind to plant, or where to put it? What if you live in a downtown apartment and you just donāt know what would be most helpful?
You can get a free tree at Roosevelt Park on Saturday
Read full article: You can get a free tree at Roosevelt Park on SaturdaySAN ANTONIO ā You can get a free tree at Roosevelt Park on Saturday, thanks to the San Antonio River Foundation and the San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department. Both organizations will be hosting a drive-thru native tree giveaway Saturday, beginning at 8 a.m. There will be 200 free, one-gallon trees available, according to officials. Each vehicle will be limited to one tree while supplies last. Those who take part in the drive-thru will need to stay in their vehicles and wear a mask when speaking to event staff, according to the river authority.
Adopt-a-tree to celebrate Texas Arbor Day
Read full article: Adopt-a-tree to celebrate Texas Arbor DaySAN ANTONIO ā A long line of vehicles along West Commerce Street quickly made their way to Elmendorf Lake Park to celebrate Texas Arbor Day with the City of San Antonioās Parks and Recreation Department. Employees and volunteers distributed nearly 300 trees to celebrate their vitality and encourage people to go outdoors. Arbor Day is a national event celebrated in April; however, Texas' extreme temperatures force the celebration to be delayed. Nature lovers like, Daisy Kena, chose from nine different tree-species to adopt in celebration of Texas Arbor Day. According to Hosea and Bird, trees can add value to a property and cut energy use.