We advise that all trees located within the road right of way are owned by the City of Maple Ridge and Parks, Recreation & Culture are responsible for the care and maintenance of these street trees. With your assistance our neighbourhoods can be kept green and healthy!
New young trees, surrounded by lawn, benefit the most when a three foot circle of grass is removed and replaced with bark mulch or top soil. This tree circle helps with:
- Moisture retention and root protection.
- If the outside edge is built up slightly, it will act as a wall allowing water to seep down into the roots while hand watering during dry conditions.
- Lawn mowers and grass line trimmers are kept at a distance, protecting the bark from physical damage.