Please Don’t Leave Out The Leaves!
In this blog, we always talk about trees, but what about the leaves? What role do they play in the lives of trees and why are they so important? Most homeowners don’t look forward to fall, because that means they have to rake up the leaves and they can become a maintenance headache if not […]
Treehouses Are the Newest Rage!
Now in its second season on the Animal Planet Channel, Treehouse Masters has viewers climbing to a majestic world up in the treetops with visionary and tree whisperer Pete Nelson as he designs private escapes for those with a passion to reconnect with nature and awaken their inner child. Pete goes out on a limb […]
The World’s Smallest Tree is the Dwarf Willow
Some tree experts and arborists say that the World’s Smallest Tree is a tiny plant that grows in the coldest regions of the Northern Hemisphere. But others also claim that the Salix Herbacea or Dwarf Willow is not a tree, but rather a woody shrub that does not meet the definition of a tree accepted […]
Protect Your Trees During Construction
Are you planning to build or remodel a home? Are your city’s streets, curbs, sidewalks and buried utilities about to be widened, modernized or completely replaced? Before you start, consider the impact of construction on your trees as the experts at Image Tree Pros in Windsor, CA take you through a helpful series of useful tips. […]
Jomon Sugi Tree
With a height of 83 feet and a 53-foot girth, Jomon Sugi is the largest conifer in Japan. This Cryptomeria japonica grows in a foggy, old-growth forest at an elevation of 4,200 feet on the north face of the tallest mountain on Yakushima Island. Estimates age the trees to be between 2,170 and 7,200 years […]
Five Common Tree Failures After Fire Damage
When fire burns trees it can damage the structure of the tree and create a hazard. The following are five ways that cause tree failure after a fire. Contact Image Tree Pros for tree assessments for fire damaged trees. A Certified Arborist will inspect the trees and if necessary provide a free estimate for pruning […]
Five Things To Know If A Tree Falls On Your Home or Property
Image Tree Pros has been the local professional choice for tree care since 1990. We are Accredited by the Tree Care Industry Association. We carry extensive liability and worker’s compensation for your protection. We also have the highest ratings, with an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau, Five Star Rating from Yelp and a […]
Aphids in January?
I took a walk through my yard on Sunday afternoon in the 70 degree sunny weather. It felt more like being in San Diego rather than Sonoma County. The daphne is in full bloom filling the air with its fragrance. As I admired some of the flowers I noticed a shiny film on the leaves. […]
Early Care of Trees Helps Eliminate Future Hazards
Even before a tree is planted a number of factors will determine how safe the tree will be when it matures. The variety of the tree, the growing conditions at the nursery, the method of planting and early pruning all make the difference between a safe tree to enjoy for generations or a hazardous tree […]
Time to call the professionals
Most people who haven’t tried their hand at gardening simply do not understand what an enjoyable activity and stress reliever it can be. Taking some time for yourself in order to care for another living being that doesn’t really demand that much attention can be very satisfactory. However, you might be limited to certain low […]