Tree and shrub sale closing soon

The deadline to purchase trees and shrubs from the Sheboygan County Land and Water Conservation Department is rapidly approaching.

The cutoff date for accepting orders is Monday, March 1. Delivery and pickup of trees is scheduled for the end of April.

Those still interested in obtaining trees can request an order form by calling the LWCD at (920) 459- 1370. The order form can also be printed off the county Web site at www.co.sheboygan.wi.us. Click on departments, Land and Water Conservation Department, then trees and shrubs.

This program, now entering its 12th year, has resulted in over 1 million trees being planted throughout Sheboygan County and neighboring areas. Over 40 different species of trees and shrubs are available as well as potted evergreen stock. Many species are now available in quantities of 10. New this year are rain barrels and yard waste composters.