When you have had certain trees on your property for any length of time, they become like old friends. That is why it’s often difficult to come to the decision to remove a tree. Healthy and maintained trees can last for decades but there are times when a tree must be...
Your trees are like your vehicles in that they need care and maintenance on a regular basis. If you understand the consequences of not properly caring for a vehicle, then you should know the same philosophy applies to trees. Our trees are very important to us...
How you plant your trees will be a factor in whether they live a long and healthy life or one with problems. The appropriate planting is your first and foremost step in ensuring that your trees will have a long and healthy life. There are three important factors when...
In the greater San Jose, it’s not uncommon to find insect activity associated with trees that are indigenous to this area. Most of the insects that we find are not harmful and it’s usually pretty easy to maintain a natural balance by controlling them. However, when...
Tree topping can leave trees disfigured and dying. Considered one of the most harmful pruning practices around by informed San Jose tree service professionals and arborists, tree topping still remains a common practice. One of the most common reasons that trees are...
While you should always rely on a licensed arborist or professional tree trimming service in San Jose to handle the more complex tasks on your property, the average DIY’er can usually handle the simpler pruning or trimming tasks on smaller trees. In the San Jose area,...
It is probable that you don’t give much thought to the compaction of the soil in your yard or landscaping, but tree removal specialists in San Jose recognize that it is a problem in many landscapes today. Although most of us get satisfaction from watching things grow...
In California, and along the entire West Coast and the Rocky Mountains, the bark beetle has affected millions of acres of forest land. Although they are natives to our forests and do play a role in forest ecology, they can also cause a great deal of harm to trees. Our...
Today, California’s forests have succumbed to what is called “Sudden Oak Death”. This phenomenon is due to a pathogen that has affected millions of oaks and tanoaks along our coastline. The pathogen is a type of water mold that can cause some tree trunks to create...
California is now years into our drought and research indicates that it is causing risk to tens of millions of our trees. Our forests here are vital components to our ecological health on this planet. As humans, we tend to regard trees as large and indestructible, but...
In the Bay Area, we have a great variety of trees...and their respective issues. As a homeowner, you may encounter any one (or two, or three) of them, so be on the lookout for these issues. When you know what to look for, you will be able to remedy the situation...
Whenever you are considering removing, trimming, or preserving the integrity of a tree, an arborist report can be one of your most valuable tools. An arborist is a person who has been trained in the art and science of planting, maintaining, and caring for trees. As a...
As human beings, we understand the role of a balanced diet for health and wellness. The same holds true for our trees, shrubs, and plants. Trees need food and nutrients in order to metabolize and grow healthy and strong. A healthy tree is one that will live longer and...
Trees consistently give of themselves throughout their lifetimes. Like a trusted family member, they selflessly give to mankind in the way of oxygen, shade, fruit, and wood. If you have mature tree growth on your property, you know how trees become an important part...
Tree pruning is often required to remove dead branches, to regulate the size and shape of a tree, to promote growth, or to improve the quality of flowers or fruit. But pruning needs to be done properly. Improper pruning can cause trees to become distressed, diseased,...