Are Your Trees Ready For A Storm?

Do you have a favorite tree in your yard? It might sound like a simple question but it really makes the point that trees can be almost like friends. Sure, they provide privacy, shade, beauty and even increase the value of your property, but they’re also a lot like a good friend.

Why You Should Prune Your Trees During Winter

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Here it comes — the winter solstice on December 21. For those beautiful trees in your yard, that means it’s time for some winter pruning. During the dormant season your trees temporarily slow their growth. It might sound like that’s not a good thing, but it actually provides them with a chance for healthy revitalization in the spring. There are additional reasons for tree trimming in the winter, including the following.

Look Out Below! Winter Storms and Tree Damage

Winter is coming up on us here in the Conejo Valley, and we can expect some high winds along with rain sometime over the next few months. Rain and wind work together to do some mischief, softening the soil to make it more likely wind will knock down a tree. All that means it’s time to think about what you should do if your trees are damaged in a storm. (more…)

Tree Topping – Just Say No!

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Trees in the forest do quite well with just a little help from nature. That isn’t quite the case for the landscape trees that surround our homes and beautify the Conejo Valley’s streets and boulevards. Landscape trees require a more stringent level of maintenance to keep their beauty and structural integrity. The simplest description of the maintenance required is simple pruning, but that hardly captures the complexity required to prune properly, beginning with an understanding of tree biology. (more…)

The ABCs of Tree Health – Part 2: Insects

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Are you happy with the look of the trees in your yard? Are they lush and green — or plagued with brown leaves and damaged bark or somewhere in between? If yours fall into the not-so-hot category, it’s good to brush up on some basics to help you diagnose the problem.

The ABCs of Tree Health – Part 1: Diseases

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Are the trees in your yard lush and green, or are they plagued with brown leaves and damaged bark — or are they somewhere in between? If yours fall into that last description, it’s good to brush up on some basics to help you diagnose the problem

Wondering What Kind Of Tree You Should Plant?

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There are many things to consider when you’re deciding on the right tree to plant in your yard. You should think about everything from soil condition to amount of sunlight, from the choice between evergreen and deciduous to the hardiness zone you live in. (more…)

Tree Trimming In Summer? Can I Do That?

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Keeping your yard in shape over the summer months can seem like a never-ending task. That’s why, when you spot a tree limb that clearly needs trimming, it’s tempting to just put it off ‘til autumn. But is that a good idea?

How To Conserve Water and Keep Your Trees Healthy

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This draught we’re in the middle of is no joke. It’s prompted government agencies to impose water restrictions that most people in the Conejo Valley have never had to endure, starting with rules guiding many residents to water their lawns only one day per week. While lawns can be restored fairly easily once the draught ends, trees are another matter. If you deprive a tree of water to the point that it dies, it will take years to restore your natural surroundings. That’s why authorities encourage residents and organizations like the various park departments to keep our urban forest alive and healthy.

The Battle of the Bug

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As you go about your yardwork you’ve undoubtedly noticed the number and assortment of bugs in your trees and bushes. You might not give them much thought, or might just consider them pests, but insects are actually a collection of “good” and “bad” bugs. The bad ones can do some real damage. On the other hand, the good ones can be remarkably beneficial.