Sudden Oak Death: What Bay Area Homeowners Should Know During the Winter Season
When winter arrives in the Bay Area, many homeowners assume tree diseases go dormant. Unfortunately, Sudden Oak Death (SOD) does not pause during the winter months. In fact, cooler temperatures and persistent moisture create ideal conditions for the pathogen to survive and quietly spread. For properties with coast live oaks or nearby bay laurels, winter […]
How an Arborist Can Safely Remove Dangerous Trees This Winter
You might think that tree work should wait for spring since this season symbolizes new beginnings, and it is the time of year when many homeowners will start projects to spruce up their properties. However, winter is actually the safest time to take down a hazardous tree. When the ground is hardened from the cold, […]
Holiday Safety Starts with Tree Structure: What to Check Before Guests Arrive
The holiday season brings more than decorations and celebrations — it brings more people, more movement, and more activity around your home and landscape. As patios, walkways, driveways, and outdoor seating areas see increased use, tree structure becomes an important and often overlooked part of property safety. December is an ideal time to address structural […]
Preventing Tree Disease and Decay
Though a tree’s lifespan comes to an end like that of every other living being, some trees can live for centuries. If one of those long-lived trees is on your property, there are things you or your professional arborist can do to help it achieve its maximum lifespan and avoid disease and decay. Here are […]
Root Resilience: Why Soil Health Determines Tree Survival Through Bay Area Winters
When winter storms roll through the Bay Area, most people worry about wind damage or falling branches — but few realize the real threat often starts underground. Poor soil health is one of the most common causes of tree decline and storm failure, especially in our region’s heavy clay soils. Healthy roots depend on healthy […]
Protect and Nourish Your Plants: Keep Your Landscape Thriving Through the Holidays
As the holiday season approaches, many homeowners are turning their attention to lighting, decorations, and hosting entertaining gatherings. However, maintaining your outside plants is just as crucial. Heavy foot traffic and winter weather can put a strain on your landscape. Practice a few simple care steps to keep your yard healthy and looking its best. […]
Drought Stress in Trees: What Homeowners Need to Know This Fall
California homeowners know that summer heat puts stress on their landscapes—but the truth is, drought stress doesn’t stop when cooler weather arrives. Fall is a critical season for tree health, and without the right care, weakened trees can become hazardous to your property. At West Coast Tree Care, our ISA-certified arborists help homeowners and businesses […]
Large Trees Require Maintenance To Prevent Accidents
Trees are beautiful, especially large and mature ones. They could go on to beautify your land for potentially hundreds of years. However, such trees can also pose issues if they are not properly trimmed and pruned. With that in mind, below are some tips you can use to ensure that your large and mature trees […]
Fire Season Isn’t Over: Why Fall Is Your Last Chance to Prepare
Even though summer is winding down, wildfire danger hasn’t disappeared. In fact, the South Bay and Central Peninsula often face some of their highest fire risks in the fall, when drought-stressed trees and seasonal winds combine. For homeowners and property managers, fall is the final opportunity to prepare before winter weather sets in. At West […]
Drought-Stressed Trees Are a Fire Hazard—Here’s Why
If you’ve noticed more brown leaves, thinning canopies, or dead branches in your trees this summer, you’re not alone. Extended droughts across the South Bay and Central Peninsula are taking a toll on even well-established trees. But here’s what many homeowners don’t realize: a drought-stressed tree isn’t just unhealthy—it’s a fire hazard. Why Drought Stress […]