Why Are the Tops of My Birch Tree Dying?
Summer in Sonoma County is the time of year when you may see yellowing leaves or dead branches, usually at the top of the tree. The most common reason for this dieback is an infestation of Bronze Birch Borers. These boring insects affect Birch trees that are drought stressed. White barked Birch trees grow naturally […]
How to Tell If Your Tree Has Mediterranean Oak Beetles
The Mediterranean Oak Beetle or MOB is responsible for the deaths of several Valley Oak trees recently in the western area of Santa Rosa. While most oak trees killed by the beetles that we are aware of are Valley Oaks or Blue Oaks, the beetles can infest eight species of native oak trees according to […]
Is Mistletoe Harmful to Trees?
Mistletoe is a parasite that lives by feeding off the host tree. It robs the host tree of water and nutrients. If not controlled early, it can spread quickly throughout the tree. Mistletoe reduces tree vigor and if left unchecked it can kill the host tree. Mistletoe is most harmful to maple trees, poplar trees, […]
Mushrooms Near Your Trees May Signal Trouble
The rainy season is the best time for wild mushroom foraging. Following a rain storm the mushrooms sprout in the wild. It’s also a good time to inspect the ground near the trunks of trees to identify mushrooms or fruiting bodies that may be an indication of potentially harmful fungi. A common mushroom that is […]
Proper Pruning Promotes Healthy Trees
Developing healthy trees with good structure should begin soon after a young tree is planted. Like children, trees need good training to develop to their full potential. In fact, proper tree structure should be developed as a tree is growing in the nursery. Unfortunately, many nursery grown trees have been pruned to fit a misconceived […]
Create Defensible Space for Fire Crews
In the event of a wildfire in Sonoma County you’ll want your home defended by Fire Crews. The best way to ensure your home is protected is to provide the Firefighters with a safe access road and a property that is defensible. Maintaining clearance that is high enough and wide enough for firetrucks will mean […]
Tips for dealing with Raccoons in your home garden
Tips for Dealing With Raccoons in Your Home Garden The best offense when dealing with raccoons is a good defense.
Mushrooms may be a warning for the health of your oak trees
Following periods of rain mushroom hunters venture out into the hills of Sonoma County in search of edible mushrooms. But in your home landscape mushrooms may be an indication of a potential deadly root fungus that can weaken or kill our native oaks. While many mushrooms are harmless, the presence of some mushroom species growing […]
Redwood Tree Tops Turning Brown in Santa Rosa and Healdsburg
If you’ve driven north from Santa Rosa through Healdsburg you can’t help but notice the number of dead or dying Redwood trees along the 101 corridor. The current drought is causing stress for Redwood trees in the warmer areas of Sonoma County. When trees are drought stressed, they are more susceptible to “Redwood canker” (Botryosphareria […]
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 […]