Keep Denton Beautiful

Thank you for supporting KDB’s 20th Annual Community Tree Giveaway! This year, registration filled up in record time – just over 25 hours. If you missed it, there are several ways to still receive free trees from KDB. Learn about the Denton Tree Initiative, a partnership between KDB and the City of Denton to provide free trees and education to Denton residents.

Save the date for next year’s Tree Giveaway: Oct. 19, 2019. Registration opens mid to late September.

Did you attend the Tree Giveaway? We want to hear how we can improve the event. Take our short, 7 min. survey. 

Take the Event Survey

Planting new trees enhances Denton’s urban canopy and helps our city thrive! Trees are vital for sustainable community growth, economic vitality, and public health. They also:

• beautify neighborhoods and public spaces;
• increase property values;
• lower energy consumption of homes and businesses;
• boost consumer spending; and
• encourage outdoor physical activity.

Read through these resources BEFORE you plant:

• Select the right location to plant your tree
• “Call before you dig” – Dial 811 to have underground utility lines marked for free!
• Plant your tree properly (yes, there are MANY wrong ways to plant a tree!)
• Keep your tree growing and thriving with good pruning practices
• Get the kids in your life involved in planting and caring for your tree! Check out PBS’ Plum Landing series online for a great tree planting video and other fun ideas.

For more information on how to properly plant trees, and the importance of trees in our community, visit the KDB Resources Page and look under Urban Forestry.