Is the old oak in your backyard not looking as it should? Leaves dropping while they ought to be green, or putting on color ahead of time? One has to wonder if the tree you have put in for decades is having some quiet difficulties below ground. At West Coast Tree Care, Inc. we have been tending to the trees
If you’ve noticed leaves covering your yard in August, you may be wondering if something is wrong with your tree. While some leaf drop is a normal response to summer conditions, excessive or early leaf loss can also be a sign that your tree is under stress. Across the Central Peninsula and South Bay, August is often one of the
Soil health means different things for different plants. There are plants that flourish in soil that’s nutrient-poor, such as tarragon and chamomile, but most plants need minerals such as potassium, nitrogen, phosphorus and magnesium, microorganisms to make them available, and water and oxygen. Types of Soil There are a bewildering number of soil types, but loamy soil is considered ideal
With a year-round maintenance calendar for commercial tree care, you can custom-design an upkeep schedule that perfectly aligns with your property’s actual needs. You can easily add to the calendar as needed when you plant new trees or alter your landscaping in other ways. The tasks you’ll want to focus on most are pruning, deep watering, mulching, and pest treatments.
July is often one of the most challenging months for trees throughout the South Bay and Central Peninsula. Long stretches of warm weather, dry soils, reflected heat from pavement, and ongoing drought conditions can place significant stress on even mature trees. Many property owners assume that simply adding more water will solve the problem. While proper watering is important, heat
Invasive Shot Hole Borer (ISHB) has quickly become one of the most concerning tree pests affecting the South Bay and Central Peninsula. Since being identified in San Jose, arborists throughout the region have been closely monitoring high-value trees for signs of infestation and decline. What makes ISHB especially problematic is how aggressively it attacks already stressed trees. Many mature sycamores,
