Keeping Birch and Olive Trees Healthy: The Power of Soil Injections Birch and olive trees are cherished for their beauty and the benefits they bring to our landscapes and tables. However, these trees face a common threat from borers; pests… Read More »Borers in Birch and Olive Trees
Battling Borers: Protecting Northern California’s Trees Northern California’s scenic landscapes boast diverse tree species, but lurking within are borers—tiny insects capable of inflicting severe damage. In this guide, we’ll explore common borers in the region and strategies to safeguard your… Read More »All About Borers in Northern CA
What Are Dormant Oil Sprays? Dormant oil sprays are horticultural oils applied to trees and shrubs during their dormant period—typically in late winter or early spring before new growth begins. These oils, often mineral-based, have proven to be valuable in… Read More »Understanding Dormant Oil Sprays
We are beginning to get into the time of year where grubs are at their most appealing size to predators like raccoons and boars. This is also when these grubs will begin eating the roots of your lawns, leading to… Read More »Grub Season is Approaching!
This is the time of year where we recommend performing a preventative treatment for white grubs. June bugs will have laid their hundreds of eggs within the soil of our lawns. These larvae hatch and happily feed on the roots… Read More »White Grub Treatment
As we begin to approach the sunnier, warmer months it’s important to make sure your landscape is protected! What does sunburn look like? Bark, foliage, and fruit on trees can be sunburnt. Trees with thinner bark are especially susceptible as… Read More »Your Landscape Can Get Sunburnt Too!
Pest Control! Aphids, snails and slugs continue to be a major problems in the landscape. Check your new plants daily as snails and slugs can destroy Small plants in one night. Look for honey dew, curling leaves and ants as… Read More »Garden Care in May
April Showers Bring on the May Flowers! The chance of frost has now passed and daytime temperatures are routinely in the seventies. Spring fever has struck and the garden centers are booming. When choosing your summer annuals select plants that… Read More »April Planting Tips
All this rain is so great to know California grounds should be well hydrated. They snow pack in the mountains is not only great for skiing, but also provides increased water flow into he summer months! It is exciting to… Read More »Caring for Your Landscape this March
It is so good to have these rains when we consider California’s recent history! Rain is good! But it can also slow down our services and what things can be done while it is wet out. For instance, dormant oils… Read More »Rainy February Landscape Tips!