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Tree Care
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 Benefits of Mulching
- Mulch serves a dual purpose of retaining moisture in the soild and providing extra nutrients for the plants as the mulch decomposes.
- Mulching helps young plants get established
- Mulching helps keep roots cool and moist in the summer and insulated in the winter.
- Mulch suppresses weeds and competing grasses.
- Mulching provides an important barrier against lawnmowers and string trimmers.
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Different Types of Mulches
- One-Year Mulches
(cocoa bean, mini bark, compost/humus)
- Two or Three-Year Mulches
(shredded/chipped bark, pine needle)
- Lifetime Mulches
(rock, rubber)
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Click here for further information on how to apply mulch.
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- We suggest newly planted trees are watered at the base, making sure to wet the entire root ball area. Water the tree as needed, as often as twice a week, (Approximately 35 to 50 litres) during the first growing season.
- Young trees (up to two years after planting) should continue to be watered at the base, but the diameter of the zone of wetted soil should expand outward as the tree grows. The soil should remain moist (not wet, but moist) as this may result in oxygen deprivation.
- If you are uncertain as to whether a tree needs watering, dig down 6 to8 inches at the edge of the planting hole. If the soil at that depth feels powdery or crumbly, the tree needs water. Adequately moistened soil should form a ball when squeezed.
- Regular deep soakings are better than frequent light wettings. Moisture should reach a depth of 12 to 18 inches below the soil surface to encourage ideal root growth.
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Topping is the indiscriminate cutting of tree branches to reduce the size of a tree. Tree topping is not a viable method of height reduction. Topping often removes 50 to 100 per cent of the leaf-bearing crown of a tree, destroying its natural form. Removing branches can temporarily starve a tree and it will use a drastic survival method that forces rapid growth of leaves below each cut that actually cause the tree to grow more quickly. This rapid growth depletes the tree’s energy reserves and makes it vulnerable to disease and insect infestation.
Tree topping is not considered best practice and there are alternatives to curb growth and preserve the natural beauty of the tree.
For details about best practices, please contact a certified arborist. To find out how to hire a professional arborist, click here.
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| The City of Brampton makes every effort to replace all City trees within residential areas the season following the tree’s removal. Each site is reviewed and an appropriate replacement species is selected. Efforts will be made to maintain the original landscape design for the street whenever possible. Replacement tree size is approximately 60 mm or 2 ½ inches diametre. |
If you feel your tree requires some type of maintenance, please contact our Parks Maintenance Division at 905-874-2906 for an inspection and followup. Please note, requests will be placed in priority sequence. |
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