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. […]
What Your Trees Need To Be Healthy: A New Year’s Guide
Trees add beauty to a property, but they need care to stay healthy. Maintaining your trees starts with keeping them watered. You also want to add mulch, prune, and add fertilizer. There are steps to prevent pests and disease as well. The new year is a great time to start implementing a plan to take […]
How to Trim Your Trees in a Sustainable Manner
If you have trees on your property, it’s crucial to set up a regular trimming schedule. Make sure to use techniques and keep in mind details specific to your trees that will protect them for years to come. Selective Pruning Pruning is a more detailed process, yet it has many similarities to trimming. With this […]
Rebuild Tree Health Before the Rains: Deep Root Fertilization for Sonoma Landscapes
After a Long, Dry Summer, Your Trees Need a Boost By late fall, Sonoma and Napa soils are tired. After months of heat, drought stress, and irrigation cutbacks, trees are often running on reserve energy. Then, just as the first consistent rains arrive, nutrient-depleted soil struggles to support root recovery. That’s where Deep Root Fertilization […]