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Fort Morgan Times - Today's Headlineshttp://www.fortmorgantimes.com/Stories/0,1413,164~8312~2768653,00.htmlConcepts:
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Summary:
The City of Brush is again offering the 50/50 Tree Planting program to all residents.Through the program residents are able to purchase a new tree at 50 percent of the city's wholesale tree cost.The city will pay the remaining 50 percent of the tree cost and will deliver the new tree to residents' property.A large variety of tree species is available.Choices include maple, golden raintree, mayday tree, Ohio buckeye, Kentucky coffeetree, crabapple (no fruit) and pine.There is also one of the new hybrid elm tree varieties that is resistant to Dutch elm disease.Participants pay one-half of this and have the tree delivered to their doorstep.A newly planted tree will need proper watering.Depending upon soil conditions, a deep watering every one to two weeks is all that is needed.Also, the city will provide free mulch for any tree purchased through this program.Mulching with wood chips reduces the need for frequent watering.The program's deadline for registration is March 30 or until the city runs out of trees.Trees will be delivered April 14 and must be planted in the front yard.A more detailed list of the tree species available through the program and registration forms are available in Brush City Hall.The City of Brush tree board encourages residents to add to the city's forest by taking advantage of this program.For further information call Karen Schminke at 842-5001.© 1999-2005 MediaNews Group, Inc. and Eastern Colorado Publishing Co.

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