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      • Hamilton County Invasives Partnership (HIP) >
        • HIP Past Mtg. Notes
    • Map Resources
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    • Native Tree Sale
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      • Noblesville Rain Barrel Program
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    • Soil Testing
    • Stony Creek Feasibility Study
    • Outdoor Lab Grants
    • Photo Contest
    • Well Capping
    • Well Water Testing
    • Report a Polluter
    • Tool Loan Program
    • Video Resources
  • Urban Conservation
    • Backyard Conservation
    • Urban Agriculture >
      • COVID-19 Garden Vegetable Donation Guidelines
      • Donate Your Vegetables
      • Garden Resources
    • Financial Assistance/Cost Share >
      • BYC Cost Share
      • Heartland Backyard Conservation Program & Cost Share
    • Pollinator/Native Garden Info >
      • Site prep
    • Rain Garden Info
    • Seed pack
    • Tree Info
    • Where to buy native plants
  • Rule 5 Submission
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      • Past Resources
    • Rain on Main
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Tree Info

​Purdue Extension Education Store Urban Tree Info
The Education Store has a treasure trove of great resources for online viewing, download, or printing on tree topics.  

  • Tree Planting, Installation
  • Tree Pruning Essentials 
  • Tree Support Systems
  • Trees and Electric Lines
  • Mechanical Damage to Trees:Mowing and Maintenance Equip.
  • Drought
  • Trees and Storms
  • Tree Risk Mgt.
  • Winterize Your Trees
  • Why is my Tree Dying?
  • Diseases, Scale Insects, and more also available!
Visit the Purdue Education Store Tree Page
Visit the Tree Sale page for links to Hamilton County city tree ordinances and other helpful info.
Proper planting can help your tree thrive or doom it to fail. Take a moment to read through the planting/installation instructions here to protect your investment and give your trees the best start!
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If you are having trees planted in a common area, build these planting specifications into your agreement so you can assure correct planting.

Purdue Extension Tree Installation: Process and Practices
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Thanks to Duke Energy, every tree order in this year's SWCD sale will get a tree tag with helpful tree planting and care info! Remember to plant the right tree in the right place and to avoid conflicts with utility lines!
What's wrong with my tree?

Purdue Tree Doctor App

Why Hire an Aborist?
An arborist, by definition, is an individual trained in the art and science of planting, caring for, and maintaining individual trees. Arborists are knowledgeable about the needs of trees and are trained and equipped to provide proper care. Hiring an arborist is a decision that should not be taken lightly.

Proper tree care is an investment that can lead to substantial returns. Well-cared-for trees are attractive and can add considerable value to your property. Poorly maintained trees can be a significant liability. Pruning or removing trees, especially large trees, can be dangerous work. Tree work should be done only by those trained and equipped to work safely in trees.

Find a local arborist here: www.isa-arbor.com/findanarborist/arboristsearch.aspx


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