Many property owners use the terms tree inspection and tree health assessment interchangeably, but they can serve different purposes. A tree inspection generally focuses on visible conditions, [...]
Healthy trees depend on healthy soil. When soil becomes compacted, tree roots may struggle to access the oxygen, water, and space they need to function properly. Soil compaction is common in urban [...]
El Niño can bring significant changes to weather patterns, including periods of heavier rainfall and stronger storms across parts of California. While rain is essential for trees, intense or [...]
Tree roots are often hidden from view, but they play a critical role in tree health, stability, and long-term growth. Understanding how tree roots develop can help property owners make better [...]
Tree problems are not always easy to identify from what you can see above the ground. Yellowing leaves, dead branches, poor growth, or unusual insect activity can have multiple causes, making proper [...]
Tree insect management is more than treating insects after they appear. It is a proactive approach to identifying pests, understanding why they are affecting a tree, and developing a treatment [...]
Healthy trees depend on healthy soil. When soil becomes compacted, tree roots may struggle to access the oxygen, water, and space they need to function properly. Soil compaction is common in urban [...]
Construction projects can create significant stress on nearby trees, even when no direct work is performed within the tree canopy. Activities such as grading, excavation, trenching, utility [...]
Many property owners only think about tree care when a tree begins showing obvious signs of decline. However, the most effective tree management strategies begin long before problems become visible. [...]
Bark Beetles, Pine Pitch Canker, and Other Threats to San Diego's Iconic Trees The Torrey pine (Pinus torreyana), one of the rarest native tree species in the United States, faces growing threats [...]