Fall is the best time of the year to plant a yard tree, and now interested residents can sign up for a free yard tree from Tree Philly, a program of Philadelphia Parks & Rec. About a dozen tree species are available to choose from, including fruit trees, large shade trees and beautiful flowering
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TreePhilly is giving away free yard trees this fall to improve the city's urban tree canopy. The Philadelphia Parks and Recreation program hopes to boost UTC to 30% in every neighborhood, thereby reducing the urban heat island effect and improving stormwater management and air quality. Greenery can also improve mental health.