Why Mature Trees Need Extra Water During California Heat Waves
Why Mature Trees Need Extra Water During California Heat Waves Mature trees are some of the most valuable features on your property. They provide shade, improve curb appeal, increase property value, and create healthier outdoor spaces. While they often appear strong and self-sufficient, even large established trees can struggle during prolonged California heat waves. In […]
Easy Guide to Caring for Trees at Your Commercial Establishment
Trees can either make a business look warm and inviting or unkempt. Managing trees on commercial properties can be difficult. Business owners have worries that homeowners will never have to face. Heavy branches can fall on private lawns and cause some serious property damage. But the stakes are a whole lot higher for commercial properties. […]
How to Protect Your Trees During Extreme Heat in Sonoma
Northern California summers can be hard on trees. Extended periods of high temperatures, dry soil, and low rainfall create stressful conditions that can impact tree health long after a heat wave passes. While mature trees may appear strong and self-sufficient, extreme heat can place significant stress on root systems, foliage, and overall vigor. Young trees, […]
How to Water Trees Properly Before Summer Heat Hits Sonoma County
As temperatures begin to rise across Sonoma County, your trees are already feeling the effects of dry soil and increasing heat. Even after a wetter winter, many trees in Northern California continue to deal with long-term drought stress that weakens root systems and reduces their ability to handle summer conditions. Proper watering before extreme heat […]
Reclaim Your Landscape With Stump Grinding and Fix the Uneven Ground
Stump grinding is an incredible process that improves the beauty of your yard after tree removal. The huge machine shreds the tree’s unattractive remnants, but it often leaves homeowners with an uneven landscape. Don’t worry; you can level the space and transform your property. Check out these professional tree service tips. Remove Excess Wood Chips/Sawdust […]
The Pros and Cons of Professional Tree Removal
There are many benefits of hiring a professional to remove a tree from your property. This includes safety and saving time. However, there are cons to consider as well. Cost and scheduling delays can be an issue with professional tree removal. Pro: Ensuring Safety Removing a tree from your property poses several safety concerns. For […]
Identifying Signs of Summer Tree Disease
Sometimes signs that a tree is doing poorly are obvious. Its leaves turn black, curl up and fall, or its bark weeps sap or sloughs off. Dead-looking branches suddenly snap off and fall even though there’s no wind. Other signs of disease are more subtle. If you see signs of disease in your tree, get […]
Tree Care to Prevent Damage to People and Property
Trees add beauty and value to your property. If they’re planted strategically, they can even lower your energy bills. However, trees that are damaged, sick, or even leaning too far can be dangerous. Here are ways to care for trees to prevent the sometimes-great costs of liability and property damage. Remove Fallen Branches Broken branches […]
Preventing Sudden Oak Death Spread During Wet Weather
Why Wet Weather Triggers Sudden Oak Death Winter rain is vital for our ecosystems, but it also fuels one of Sonoma’s most destructive tree diseases: Sudden Oak Death (SOD). Caused by the waterborne pathogen Phytophthora ramorum, this fungus-like organism thrives in cool, wet conditions. When rain splashes from infected California bay laurels onto nearby oaks, […]
Why a Winter Tree Removal Is Best
Whether a tree is damaged, diseased, infested with pests, or poorly placed, there may be a variety of reasons you want a tree removed from your landscape. In an emergency, remove the tree right away regardless of the season. If the problem is not urgent, however, winter is the best time to remove your tree. […]