Now's the time to start thinking about the spring planting season, and the Arbor Day Foundation is offering an ideal way for everyone to plant trees when the weather warms up.

Every person from Georgia who joins the Arbor Day Foundation in February will receive 10 free Eastern redbud trees.

The 10 free Eastern redbud trees are part of the nonprofit foundation's Trees for America campaign.

"Redbuds will add lasting beauty to homes across Georgia," said John Rosenow, chief executive of the Arbor Day Foundation. "They will also add to the proud heritage of Georgia's 119 Tree City USA communities. For more than 30 years, Tree City USA has supported community forestry across Georgia, and planting these lovely redbuds will add to this important tree-planting tradition."

The trees will be shipped postpaid at the right time for planting between March 1 and May 31 with enclosed planting instructions. The 6- to 12- inch trees are guaranteed to grow, or they will be replaced free of charge.

Members also receive a subscription to the foundation's colorful bimonthly publication, Arbor Day, and The Tree Book with information about tree planting and care.

To become a member of the foundation and receive the free trees, send a $10 contribution to Ten Free Eastern Redbud Trees, Arbor Day Foundation, 100 Arbor Avenue, Nebraska City, NE 68410, by February 28, 2009 or go to www.arborday.org.