Our very own ISA Certified Arborist, Larry Van Groningen was on the NBC Bay Area News and mentioned informative information regarding your trees. Due to our recent storms, the soil is at maximum field capacity, where the soil is unable to hold any additional water. If...
During a season with high rainfall, proactive tree care becomes even more important due to several reasons: 1. Increased Growth: High levels of rainfall provide trees with ample moisture and nutrients, leading to accelerated growth. This rapid growth can result in...
Bay Area Tree Specialists is responsible for providing our staff with the necessary training covering various safety protocols and operational procedures. We provide superior safety training and certification to our tree care professionals on a wide range of...
When it comes to trees and property lines, there are some general guidelines that apply in most areas. Let’s break down the common rules and responsibilities: Ownership of Trees on Property Lines: In most states, if the trunk of a tree is located on your side of the...
Tree emergencies don’t wait for business hours. When a tree fails or becomes unstable—especially near buildings, parked cars, streets, or pedestrian areas—time matters. At Bay Area Tree Specialists, we’re set up to respond fast, communicate clearly, and complete the...
A lot of people are unaware that you will need a permit to either trim or remove some trees in San Jose. The question we get asked the most is: Q: Do I need a permit to remove my private trees? A: If your trees on private property are protected by the city tree...
Arborists in San Jose, CA, Explain How Tree Roots Can Impact Your Home. What to Do with Damaging Tree Roots If you live in San Jose, you’ve probably seen it somewhere in your neighborhood: a beautiful, mature tree right next to a sidewalk or driveway that’s starting...
The West Coast sees relatively few hurricanes compared to the East Coast, but any coastal community does face the risk of storm surges. Many property owners consequently consider timely tree removal as an essential part of risk management. A CBS New York report talks...
When you own a home that has a number of trees in the yard, they must receive a certain level of care if you want them to remain healthy. For many people this thought simply entails cleaning up the leaves in the fall along with the occasional fallen branch. While this...
An arborist is a person who is specialized in the study, cultivation, and management of big trees to small plants. They are not restricted to just being some research fellows working in forests. They are now around us to take care of the trees and plants growing...