Plant a tree or flowers as a memorial at home, school or your neighborhood park

*Plant a hope tree in your garden at home, school or in a local park! After getting permission from your parent, guardian, school or Department of Parks and Recreation, purchase a small tree from your local plant nursery or have the Parks Department donate one.

*Once you've selected a tree suitable for your type of garden, remember to ask for planting instructions from the nursery that are right for your particular type of tree.

*Tulips are a great idea because they will bloom in the spring.

*Also an evergreen tree is a great choice because it will be a living memorial all year 'round.

*If you live in a warm climate, fruit trees, such as orange or peach trees, are great. When they finally begin to bear fruit, you can share them with your friends and family.

*Create your own name plaque to place on the tree or in front of the garden.