The Best Time to Prune Fruit Trees

The Best Time to Prune Fruit Trees

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...
Why Prop a Tree?

Why Prop a Tree?

Propping trees is not a common arboriculture practice but when used it’s kind of exciting and different. And usually, with every prop, there is a story behind why it is there. What is a prop? Props are rigid structures anchored in the ground that support tree branches...
Using Mulch to Save Water in a Drought

Using Mulch to Save Water in a Drought

In our June 2021 newsletter, we discussed how to water your mature trees in a drought. This month we continue that discussion by sharing with you the water-saving benefits of mulching around your tree.     What is Mulch? Mulch is a layer of material applied to the...
How to Water a Mature Tree During a Drought

How to Water a Mature Tree During a Drought

It’s here. The “D” word has arrived and every day it is becoming more and more part of California’s vocabulary – drought. Already several municipalities within the San Francisco Bay Area are talking about rationing water this year, and if you have lived here for...