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Earth Day & Arbor Day
Your scented lilac is alive, just asleep. Soak the roots in a bucket with clean water for three to six hours. You can store your sapling for up to five days. If you can’t get it planted within five days, keep it mulched, damp and in a shaded location.
A little about lilacs before planting…
Lilacs originated in far Eastern Europe. As early as the late 1600’s settlers coming to North America brought them along. The lilac symbolizes new beginnings and the arrival of Spring. There are over 20,000 different lilacs cultivated around the world.
In this part of Wisconsin, the soil tends to be quite sandy. While lilacs grow well once established, it is helpful to amend the soil a bit with some compost. Lilacs thrive in space that gets at least five hours a day of direct sunlight and a space where it gets adequate air flow so the leaves dry. Critters usually leave lilacs alone. That doesn’t mean they won’t try them so it is best to put some protection around your new sapling to keep it safe.
Before you dig…
Make sure you have done your homework on where you can safely plant in your yard!!!!
Getting it planted…
Dig a hole that accommodates the roots both deep enough and wide enough when they are spread out.
Add a couple handfuls of compost into the hole then center the sapling, spread out the roots and make sure the root collar (where the upper most roots grow) is level with the land around the hole. Start refilling the hole with the soil, patting down as you go. You want to make sure you firmly plant the roots but don’t step on them or over compact the soil. If you do the roots will have a very difficult time breathing.
If you planted your sapling in a grassed area, remove three feet of grass all the way around your new plant. Cover with mulch.
After planting make sure you water your new sapling, keeping it moist but not soaked. Until fully established your tree should get about 1” of water each week.
Do NOT use fertilizer on your sapling. It will burn the roots.
Each Spring you can enjoy the beautiful aroma of blooming lilac!
Every bloom keeps Green Lake growing!!
Yard Waste & Trash
Please do not place yard waste or building materials in your regular trash bins. GL will not pick up your bin if these items are present.
Bulk trash will be picked up on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
Water Utility Information & Announcements
The City of Green Lake Water Utility has filed an application with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin to change its method of cost recovery for providing public fire protection service. See the full notice below.
New Announcements
- City wide Rummage Sale is set for May 2, 2026.
- The City Parks and Recreation Board is in the planning stages to replace and add new tennis courts and pickleball courts. Click here for additional information.
- Overnight parking prohibited on city streets from November 15-April 15th. (Snowplowing) If you need to park on the street, please contact the Police Dept to get permission #920-294-6333. Cars may be parked overnight in the city’s public parking lots.
- All sidewalks need to be cleared of snow and ice within 24 hours from the time the snow ceases to accumulate.
- Safe driving …During snowstorms remember to manually turn on your vehicle headlights unless you have daytime running lights, otherwise if the headlights are activated by a light sensor, they may not turn on automatically.
Remember to get my dog license by March 31st every year and I need to be on a leash when you walk me within the City limits.
Old announcements you may have missed…
The City of Green Lake’s Comprehensive Plan has been updated. An adopted copy of the plan can be found through the below link: