Winter is upon 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...
Caution: Construction Zone!
News & Advice From the Leading Thousand Oaks Tree Trimming Company Having some remodeling or major yard work done around your house? Here’s something you may not have thought of: tree damage during construction. The good news is that with a bit of planning it’s...
Tree Topping – Just Say No!
News & Advice From the Leading Thousand Oaks Tree Trimming Company 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...
Can Trees Actually Improve Your Health?
It’s almost goes without saying – spending time in nature just feels good. Hiking through a forest is calming and peaceful. So, does the simple presence of trees in your yard have an equally healthful effect? Not so amazingly, research says yes — trees around your...
Mulch Around Your Tree Trunks? Take Care!
Whether you care for your trees yourself, or have a landscaping service handle things for you, it’s important to take care how you use mulch around your trees’ root flare. The problem is that the roots that are just above ground (the "root ball") actually need to...
Help Protect Our Beautiful Oaks
News & Advice From The Leading Thousand Oaks Tree Trimming Company The beautiful oak trees that Thousand Oaks is named after are under attack. The pest causing problems is the Western oak bark beetle (WOBB). It’s a small beetle that burrows through the oak’s bark,...
Thousand Oaks Hosts Arbor/Earth Month In April
Officially named a Tree City USA city, Thousand Oaks has throughout the years shown a commitment to trees in general and oaks in particular. Which leads the city to once again celebrate Arbor/Earth Day 2018 with an impressive program. This year the program will be on...
Arbor Earth Day – April 8, 2017
On April 8, the city of Thousand Oaks will celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Arbor Earth Day. And the city is going all out for the celebration. The Arbor Earth Day festivities will be held at Thousand Oaks Community Park on 2525 North Moorpark Road from 10:00 a.m. to...
Do You Know Which “Hardiness Zone” We’re In?
Do you know what a Hardiness Zone is? It’s a way that the geography of the United States and Canada has been divided up into 11 zones to reflect differences in temperature. Each zone has a 10-degree difference in annual minimum temperatures. For example, the minimum...
Tree Pruning Tips For Spring
News & Advice From The Leading Thousand Oaks Tree Trimming Company Can you believe it - we're barely a month away from spring! That means that now is the time for some routine tree pruning to make your trees healthier than ever. Fall and winter, however, are not...