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.

Tips On Selecting A Tree To Plant

Hard to believe but spring is right around the corner. If you’re planning to plant a tree or two around your yard, keep the following in mind. It’s important to select a tree that will thrive in the conditions we find here in the Conejo Valley....

Keeping Your Trees Healthy During the Drought

Did you enjoy that blustery storm that blew through the Conejo Valley Sunday night and Monday? It carried a few downpours with it and really left the air clean and fresh. Unfortunately, total rainfall wasn’t much and certainly didn’t end the drought. So we still need...

How To Plant Trees To Save Energy

Well maintained shade trees are not only beautiful, they can help lower your energy bills. If, that is, they are planted in the proper place in your yard in relation to the sun’s rays on your home. Some quick tips are: Plant on the west and northwest to provide...

TIP: Buy Firewood From Local Sources

Here’s a tip that can help us in the Conejo Valley keep our trees healthy: This camping season, get your firewood from a vendor close to where you’re going camping. Don’t bring your own firewood! The problem is that invasive insects and diseases in dead...