by traverso | Mar 14, 2024 | Tree Concerns, Tree Maintenance, Uncategorized
Redwood trees, the giants of the forest, are the world’s tallest trees! They’re stunning and awe-inspiring as you journey up the coast. However, having one near your home, even if it’s not towering at 300 feet, can be quite daunting when winter winds hit...
by traverso | Jun 28, 2023 | Tree Concerns, Tree Maintenance, Uncategorized
You may have noticed what appears to be “apples” clustered on the branches of your oak tree and wondered if it was some sort of fruit. Even though it looks very much like an apple and feels like one if you are able to reach one, please, DO NOT eat it! So if they are...
by traverso | Jan 3, 2023 | Tree Concerns, Tree Maintenance, Uncategorized
During the recent rains, as I was walking through my backyard, I noticed white foam at the base of our pine tree and wondered why it was there. Was it an indication of something harmful, or was my tree in a party mood and blowing bubbles to celebrate? The reason...
by Alyce Traverso | Sep 6, 2022 | Tree Concerns, Tree Maintenance, Uncategorized
You are walking under your trees and notice something is not quite right. There is a small clump of green, healthy-looking leaves in the middle of a pathway. Or several clumps scattered under your tree. It could be from a deciduous tree like a Japanese maple or Valley...
by traverso | Jul 26, 2022 | Tree Concerns, Tree Maintenance, Uncategorized
Have you ever noticed the leaves on your tree appear shiny as though someone sprayed them with shellac? Or maybe the hood of your car is covered with fine droplets like it was misted with a sticky material? Maybe there is a trail of ants marching up the trunk of...
by Lia White | Nov 10, 2021 | Tree Maintenance
Whether you have had fruit trees for years, inherited a fruit tree on the property you just purchased, or are toying with the idea of planting one, owning a fruit tree can be fun. It is satisfying to be able to harvest food from your own yard and be part of the “eat...
