Trees. We rely on them in San Jose, we value them in Palo Alto, but mostly we ignore them. Without trees our homes' landscapes would be bleak and barren pastures. They are our silent providers of so much more than simple vertical beauty. They help eliminate soil...
Trees are vital and add beauty to your home or business. They truly have the ability to transform a lackluster property into a property that has much charm. It is essential to take care of your trees. Bay Area Tree Specialists serve San Jose and Palo Alto. Experts...
If the tree in your garden is giving you trouble, then you should take all necessary steps to remove it. In most instances, it just requires you to hire the right people to come in and do the job. Indeed, this is essential to getting the work done right and well the...
Removing a tree is a delicate business that should only be trusted to those who have proven their ability to do the work honestly and efficiently. When you've decided to remove a tree, you've committed yourself to a major job. Such a commitment should not be taken...
There could be any number of reasons for removing a tree. Perhaps it has grown in a way which has made it overhang the property of your neighbors. It may also be the case that the roots of the tree are affecting other properties. Or it may have suffered recent storm...
One never knows the scope and severity of damage a storm will leave. Whether it is a tornado or a hurricane, high winds can become filled with enough energy to send all kinds of stationary objects flying. Care, houses, and even trees can both suffer and cause major...
Keeping your yard and garden in top condition is hard work. However, it is necessary if you want your home to maintain a certain look, feel, and appeal. To be sure, not everyone is born with a green thumb, as it's called, some of us have a hard time getting plants and...
Owning your home brings with it a number of responsibilities. One of the things that will be constantly on your to-do list is keeping the grounds of your property in a neat and presentable appearance. Most people are able to do this by regularly cutting the grass and...
Managing a property is a challenge. However, it is one that can be eased with the right advice and support. Keeping the grounds of a property well-ordered and beautiful is one of the most important tasks of a manager. Whether you're running a housing sub-division or...
How can one care for trees at springtime? Steven Cramer, a horticulture agent in Colorado State University Cooperative Extension, shares three important considerations, in his article in the university’s website. These include soil moisture and soil type, but the most...
Making your home look good takes a great deal of work. Some of this work has to be done inside the home, but much of it has to be done in the surrounding areas outside the home. The way your yard and garden look, for example, can have a tremendous effect on the...
Most people think that spring is the best time for planting or installing trees in their backyards. While that may indeed be the case—given that plants have plenty more time to establish their roots during the earlier part of the year—many experts agree that autumn...
The trees around your Palo Alto or San Jose neighborhood are complex organisms. While many people might think that taking care of a tree is as simple as making sure it gets watered every day, the process actually requires much more work than that. One of the most...
Joyce Kilmer’s well-known poem, Trees, vividly illustrates the undisputed beauty of the wooden wonders from where he derived inspiration. Still, like all other life forms, trees are bound to expire at some point in their lives—despite the fact that they take decades...
The small town of Moraga in Contra Costa County, has always been known for its delicious pears, particularly the Bartlett variant; so it’s not surprising that the town took the news of a regional ‘fire blight’ infestation last October very seriously. To curb the...