Know Before You Grow

As part of its sponsored activities, Oncor will establish a partnership with local nurseries throughout the service area. Boy and Girl Scout clubs in area communities will participate in a poster contest on Know Before You Grow. The nurseries will select the winning posters, and the young artist will be presented with a $2,000 savings bond. The winning designs will be converted into tree tags and placed on trees best for planting around power lines.

Selecting the Right Tree for the Right Place

When planning your home's landscape, it is important to select the right tree for the right place. Because different trees have different mature heights, plan carefully where you plant each tree. Planting the right tree in the right place will enhance your property value and prevent costly trimming and damage to your home in the future.

Good landscaping also utilizes shrubs and low-growing trees that are compatible with electric utility lines. Low-growing trees will not normally reach electric utility lines, and therefore will help prevent power interruptions to you and your neighbors.

To learn more about planting the right tree in the right location, please read our Know Before You Grow (.pdf) brochure. In it, you will find a list of trees that are compatible around power lines and information rearding where and when to plant trees around your home.

Our comprehensive landscaping brocure, Plan Before You Plant, is also available.

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