Tree trimming requires careful attention to safety precautions. As licensed arborists, we always take care to adhere to guidelines of the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA). According to the ISA, you should ask about safety before hiring a tree care worker....
Winterizing Your Fruit Trees
How To Make Sure Your Fruit Trees Stay Healthy Over The Winter Okay, I know our friends back east would laugh at our brutal Southern California winter. But the fact is that if it gets down to 32 degrees — which it usually does several nights during December and...
It’s Time For Autumn Pruning!
Thankfully, our winters in the Conejo Valley are the envy of America. But it’s still a good idea to take some time during the autumn months to prepare your trees for winter so that they can enter spring healthy and vibrant. Professional arborists like Jim Skiera,...
Meyer Lemon Tree – Tips On Growing & Care
Did you know the Meyer Lemon isn't a true lemon tree? It's actually a cross between a lemon tree and a mandarin orange tree. That's one reason it has a sweeter taste than a common lemon. Its rind is also edible, which opens up the door to different food recipes, and...
Do You Know What That Tree Is?
News & Advice From The Leading Thousand Oaks Tree Trimming Company Do you ever spot a tree and wonder what kind it is? It happens a lot around the Conejo Valley because we have so many trees that are not native to our area. You may even have a tree in your yard...
Wondering What Kind Of Tree You Should Plant?
News & Advice From The Leading Thousand Oaks Tree Trimming Company 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...
Why Hire A Certified Arborist?
There are many reasons to hire a certified arborist for your tree care. Arborists specialize in the care of individual trees. They are knowledgeable about the needs of trees and are trained and equipped to provide proper care. Hiring an arborist is a decision that...
The Benefits of Tree Mulching
Mulching around your trees has many benefits - but like most everything, there's a right way and a wrong way to get the job done. Here's a short video with some good tips on mulching the right way.
Trees And The Value Of Your Home
Look around the Conejo Valley and you'll see homes with beautifully maintained trees in their front yards. Aside from their beauty, did you know those well-maintained trees enhance your home's value? That's right, according to a study of the sale of houses in...
Have You Ever Heard of Dendrochronology?
It's the study of tree rings! Dendrochronologists study tree rings to better understand environmental processes and conditions, and to improve our understanding of possible future environmental issues. But, according to the good folks at the Laboratory of Tree-Ring...