Tree Maintenance During Droughts
Another drought? In California, it’s old news…again. It seems like we just made it through the last one. Here is our list of things to do proactively when a drought is here or on the way. At Image Tree Pros in Windsor, CA our goal is to keep our clients informed about what’s right when […]
Trees Talk to Each Other
Did you know that trees talk to each other and share messages through a sophisticated underground network composed of a web of fungi? Nineteenth Century German Biologist Albert Bernard Frank coined the word “mycorrhiza” to describe these partnerships in which the fungus colonized the roots of the trees. Many contemporary biologists have started using the […]
Roots, Parts II
At Image Tree Pros, Inc. in Windsor, CA, we know that without healthy roots a tree will not live a happy life. In this article, we study the different types of roots and how you can treat them right, as a homeowner or a property manager maintaining trees. Surface Roots Major tree roots often grow […]
The Truth About Tree Roots
When it comes to tree roots, can you handle the truth? Because roots are misunderstood and get blamed or a lot of damage they don’t cause. At Image Tree Pros in Windsor, CA, we want to keep our blog readers informed about the entire tree-from branches to bark and that’s right—even roots., because all of these […]
What’s the World’s Most Dangerous Tree?
There are a lot of dangers out there in life, including big storms, wild animals and even wet floors. Sometimes just leaving your house is dangerous. But, did you know that trees can also be dangerous? That’s right. There’s an official Guinness World Record for the “World’s Most Dangerous Tree,” and it’s held by the […]
Why Own Trees?
“That tree just stands there and drinks up all of my expensive water and what does it do for me?”-A disgruntled homeowner Well, Mr. disgruntled, trees do more for you, your family and your yard than most people probably realize. Here are some of the basic reasons why homeowners should plant and maintain trees in […]
Trees Reduce Crime
Did you know that trees are multi-taskers? They moderate rainwater runoff and attendant flood problems, reduce heating and cooling costs, increase property values and encourage people to enjoy their lives. And did you also know that trees help to reduce crime? That’s right. Neighborhoods with trees and other plants will often bring residents outside more often […]
The Protected Trees of Windsor, CA
The Town of Windsor has a wide variety of native and non-native trees which give Windsor a unique visual character. Trees are a source of beauty, provide shade and other environmental benefits, enhance property values, create a community identity, and in general, enhance the quality of urban life. We love our trees here in Windsor […]
Where Do We Get Our Trees?
By working with some of the finest tree nurseries in northern California, we’re able to obtain healthy trees for all of our clients. These companies offer us wholesale pricing and prompt delivery and that’s why the majority of the trees we’ve planted are still standing and living good, happy lives. For its new trees, Image […]
Artist Jill Denton’s TreeForm? Art
Jill Denton is a Bay Area artist who has a passion for painting and that’s why she has created a forest of unique colorful curvy trees, each with its own feminine charm. Her palette ranges from vivid, hot reds and yellows to cooling, calm blues and greens and her style has been described as a […]