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Tuesday
Nov092010

Learn to care for and protect the trees outside your building

Trees lower energy costs, shade residents from the sun’s ultraviolet rays, mitigate stormwater run-off, and increase property values.  Trees are a great addition to a building’s entrance, courtyard or backyard.  Street trees beautify New York City and clean our air. They need 20 gallons of water a week during hot weather, and must be protected.  You can get “curb your dog” signs, and protective pit guards to keep bikes, cars, and pedestrians from hurting trees at:

 http://www.milliontreesnyc.org/.

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