The following resources offer support in identifying trees and plants, protecting trees, gardening tips, healthy soil, and calculating tree equity scores in Burien.
Tree and plant identification and selection
King County Northwest Native Plant Guide
Find plants native to Western Washington and make a custom plant list for your garden or location.
Oregon State University: Landscape Plants
Woody plant database with detailed descriptions and identification tips.
iNaturalist Observations
Record your observations of plants and animals, share them with friends and researchers, and learn about the natural world.
Tree protection
James Urban, FASLA: Tree Planting Details and Specifications
Best management practices and diagrams for tree protection, planting, and irrigation.
PNW Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture: Protecting Trees from Damage
Guidelines on tree protection during development.
Soil and Gardening
Washington State University: Horticultural Myths
Common gardening tips are dissected and horticultural myths are exposed in this collection of PDF resources.
