What is a Fungal Infection on a Tree? Fungal infections can sometimes take hold of trees. While not all types of trees are susceptible to fungal infections, many are. Tree fungus can range from relatively…
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A Fungus Among Us?
When to Start Safety Pruning Trees: From Juvenile to Giant
Planting trees is a great way to increase your property’s value and beauty. Trees provide shade and can help lower energy bills. They also enhance the surrounding air quality and natural habitat. But maintaining trees…
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Do Drought Tolerant Trees Still Require Fertilization?
Droughts are common in much of the United States, including Southern California. And while droughts are devastating to many common plants and trees, others can thrive with relatively little water. These species are considered drought-resistant,…
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Insect Infestation That Is Killing Off San Diego Palm Trees
Palm trees are a staple in San Diego’s native and natural landscape. They come in all shapes and sizes and grow unabated throughout the entire San Diego region due to the region’s mild climate and…
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Purchased a New Home? Identify Invasive Trees or Plants
Purchasing a new home is an incredibly exciting time in one’s life. And one of the first things many new homeowners do is consider ways to beautify the home and make it their own. Strategies…
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San Diego Trees: 6 Pests You Should Know About
Each year, invasive insects kill enough trees in the US to release 6 million tons of carbon. While human efforts, such as deforestation, are major causes of trees’ death everywhere, we often forget about the…
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Power Lines and Planting Trees: The Full Guide to Safety and Prosperous Plants
It is good to be a live wire. It is not good to live near a live wire. Power lines can fall at any moment, electrocuting someone standing up to 35 feet away. They can…
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Trees of San Diego & Why They Are Important
Trees are a crucial part of ecosystems around the world. They provide food, shelter, products, shade, and even recreation. More importantly, they create wildlife habitats, produce oxygen, and mitigate the harmful effects of pollution. They…
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Western Redbud: Edible Flowers and Drought Tolerance. 7 Reasons This Is a Great San Diego Tree Choice
Even in a year where nothing seems normal, nature keeps moving along. In many areas, the brilliant colors of fall leaves take the edge off the current doom and gloom. If you are not big…
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San Diego Tree Care: Preparing Trees for Fall
Trees do not just beautify your yard. They provide shade, improve water and soil retention, and increase local wildlife habitats. Mature trees can even increase the value of your home. To make sure you get…
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