Here in the Bay Area, we take great pride in our urban forest. And as professional San Jose arborists, we always recommend trees that fit the environment they’ll be growing in. In this way, your trees will enhance your property, increase the value of your home and...
When you go out into the garden in your backyard or your front yard, you are probably very proud of the trees there. After all, they have a haunting and majestic quality that adds character and beauty to any environment in which they are in. this is especially true of...
The most common mistake that people make when it comes to their gardens and the plants in them is not recognizing the fact that they are actually living things just like humans and their pets. While most individuals are happy to see their plants survive without dying...
Spring is the best time to prune trees in order to prepare them for the next season of bloom. Pruning during the spring, before everything is blooming, will be a proactive move as a tree owner. This first step of tree maintenance can help in maintaining the overall...
When a tree gets hit by lightning, anyone in a nearby building experiences the intensity of the bolt and the instantaneous crash of lightning. The hit tree may then bear a mark, one that testifies to the tree’s endangered position. The owner of the property where the...
Professional decorators make a point of following certain rules; professional landscapers also adhere to a number of guidelines. The typical homeowner can profit from learning some of those same guidelines. Such information helps with creation of attractive and useful...
Now that you have decided on a tree, you are ready to plant it. Here are a few tips to help you plant your tree successfully. Ways of planting a burlap wrapped potted tree Many trees will come with burlap wrapped around it in order to protect the roots and to hold in...
Storms can be devastating for a region's tree population. One storm is enough to take down many trees and require even more to be removed during the aftermath. However, while some trees are too damaged to be saved, there are others who can fully recover after a...
A homeowner that feels proud of his or her yard should make those acts that serve to protect a young tree part of his or her daily routine. After all, none of them demands lots of effort. In fact, each of them adds to the homeowner’s excuses for spending more time in...
It can be heartbreaking to watch a beloved tree slowly die before your very eyes, which is why we want to help you learn how to handle this situation in the quickest and easiest way possible. To spare you from all the research and trial and error, we have put together...
With winter being the season in which trees lay dormant, and oftentimes also being the season of harsh weather conditions, you will want to ensure that your trees are in the best shape possible so they can withstand everything the harsh cold season throws at them. If...
Every year in large parts of the earth, people get to witness a change to nature. Slowly but surely over the course of a mere couple of months, all the leaves shift from green to vibrant yellows, reds and oranges. But why? The Basics According to an Arborist in San...
Any time you’re planning on landscaping or renovating your property, there are several factors that must be considered. Choosing design ideas, cost comparisons, and picking the right people for each job that your project entails are the more important ones. This...
It goes without saying that periods of drought can be especially tough on trees and other plant life. With California, still recovering from one of the worst drought periods in history, trees and water should both be considered two of our most precious resources....
When we think of springtime, we think about brighter skies, fresh beginnings, and an increase in outdoor temperatures. Unfortunately, Mother Nature has had other ideas about that particular subject this year with unexpected temperature extremes including springtime...