Nov 24, 2017 | Uncategorized
California has experienced another blazing hot summer, stressing trees in forests and neighborhood statewide. Our most recent drought may be ‘over’, but the damage to our landscapes is still a concern. It’s important to remain vigilant about the...
Nov 17, 2017 | Uncategorized
California’s most recent drought was declared over after the first months of 2017. Record setting rains made headlines, including the drama surrounding the Oroville Dam spillway. And in the weeks that followed the powerful storms, talk in the news was of the...
Apr 12, 2017 | Uncategorized
PROTECTING TREES DURING DROUGHT Now is the time to prepare for drought in the landscape, with the future of northern California’s water supply in question some foresight and prevention can go a long way. Trees need ground water to conduct photosynthesis this is an...
Oct 22, 2015 | Uncategorized
It’s no secret that being in nature makes us happier and less stressed overall. But did you know that trees within cityscapes also make us happier? According to several studies, trees planted in urban sprawls make us feel more peaceful and serene overall, raising our...
Aug 19, 2015 | Uncategorized
Because Trees Need Friends Too With everyone talking about the consequences of this historic drought facing Sacramento citizens, many of us are getting used to brown lawns. But trees and shrubs remain the cornerstones of any landscaping strategy. And in these...
Jul 14, 2015 | Uncategorized
Water and Trees are both very precious resources. We enjoy a wide range of benefits with little effort, at low cost when we water wisely and maintain our trees carefully. Summer isn’t always so nice to your trees. Water loss is greater where trees are exposed to hot...
May 22, 2015 | Uncategorized
Excellent indicators of local environmental circumstances In a world with an increasingly inconsistent and unpredictable climate, it’s important to observe the state of nature around us. By keeping an eye on things like trees, we can gain insight into the condition of...
Apr 22, 2015 | Uncategorized
The ever-integral tree Like any arbitrary cog in a machine, the tree is vital to the systematic function of our Earth. Even the ordinary oak, often seen in front lawns and business yards, has a key place in the grand scheme of things. Because of this, it’s...
