Arborist’s Blog
Will El Nino Rains Make My Trees Unsafe?
In a record-breaking 4 year long drought, the first signs of El Nino rainfall were welcomed with gratitude by most San Diego residents. While we certainly need the rain, many San Diego residents were recently reminded of the potential risks and hazards brought about by much higher than average rain ...
How To Handle Broken Tree Limbs
With El Nino already impacting San Diego weather, rain showers, storms and high winds increase the risk of broken tree limbs. Whether a loud crash wakes you during a stormy night or you simply see the aftermath, a broken or fallen tree limb is a problem you can’t ignore (especially if it’s i ...
3 Tree Preparation Tips for El Nino
Rain, rain and more rain are in San Diego’s future according to the National Weather Service. El Nino is expected to bring a much wetter and windier winter than normal, causing up to twice San Diego’s average annual rainfall to pour down over the next 4 months. In fact, the San Diego City Counse ...
How To Apply Mulch To Your Trees
Fall is an ideal time to add mulch to your landscape and trees. Mulching around your trees and garden provides several important advantages in keeping your trees healthy and thriving, even with the drought conditions in San Diego. Mulch, when properly applied around your trees, will naturally ret ...
Fall Tree Care Tips
We're 2 weeks into the fall season which means it is the perfect time to assess and prepare your trees for the coming winter. Granted, San Diego “winters” are mild compared to most of the country. However, increased rainfall, higher winds and cooler temperatures create potentially stressful cond ...