While exotic plants are more readily available today to purchase, a native plant woven within your landscape can provide balance and overall beauty. These types of plants are also very beneficial for the earth as well. What is considered a native plant? These are...
Experienced gardeners make a point of using mulch. On the other hand, an inexperienced gardener may feel unsure about what to select as the ideal mulching product. Basic points to keep in mind Always check to see if the product you have considered buying carries a...
Homeowners welcome the evidence of nature in the yards outside of their home. Trees can serve as a wonderful addition to those elements of nature. Still, the proximity of man-made objects could endanger any one of the lovely, shade-giving trees. Consequences of a...
If you have been working on your landscaping around your home, you most likely included freshly planted trees in the mix. You gently place each young tree into the ground and seal it with the freshest of soil before watering it to give it a good start. Then you go...
Regardless of the season, preventative tree car is always majorly important. However, probably the most important stage is early spring pruning. Before the buds have even opened, and while your tree is still in the hibernation stage, a good and thorough pruning can...
Many of us have grown up surrounded by trees. We climbed on them as kids, collected pretty leaves in the fall, and now as adults, we feel revived when we spend time around them, away from the stresses of life. The impact a tree's simple presence can have been severe...
When it comes to consultation regarding tree-related problems, professional arborists are generally the first people to be called in. However, even they can come upon cases where they need help as well. For example, they will generally have an easy time identifying...
Trees are a vital element, adding beauty to your landscape and property. However, to make sure that the trees on your property add to the elegance it is essential to have proper trimming and pruning to ensure a healthy growth. Tree pruning services in San Jose play an...
If you remember last year when four wildfires were started by trees coming into contact with power lines, you will understand the need to keep trees properly cared for and trimmed. Although it is the utility company’s responsibility to make sure that trees are trimmed...
Here in Northern California, we know that water is a precious resource when it comes to our lives, our trees, and our abundant wildlife. With our longstanding drought, it’s important to conserve our water as much as possible. But we also need to be aware of how our...
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...
Many homeowners make the mistake of viewing their trees as a landscape element that requires very little maintenance. Nothing could be further from the truth. While many types of trees don’t require constant attention, certain tree care practices in San Jose can...
If you are a Do-It-Yourself kind of guy outsourcing tree work might seem a bit redundant. However, the costs of having to handle this on your own could eventually get rather high – hospital bills, damaged property as well as ruined landscape are certainly not cheap....
Now, while trees are definitely incredibly advantageous and a great way to improve your landscape, the truth is that they could also be quite the menace, especially during hurricane season. Being susceptible to severe winds makes them potentially dangerous, especially...
Trees are natural resources which when well taken care of can make a place look so amazing and attractive. On the other hand the same can be disastrous if left for some time without proper care and maintenance. It is for these and more reasons that we at Bay Area Tree...