Is Drought Turning Your Trees into Fire Hazards?
It’s the peak of summer in Northern California—and the pressure on your trees is only building. With every dry, hot day, trees across the region are losing moisture, dropping leaves, and becoming more vulnerable to pests, disease, and fire. What many property owners don’t realize is that drought-stressed trees are more than just unhealthy—they’re dangerous. […]
Tree Growth: From Their Root Tips to Their Branch Tips
Trees are the tallest living plants in the universe and bring beauty, air purification and visual interest to any landscape. There are more than 73,000 tree species on Earth, and each one has an interesting growth cycle no matter its size, shape or tree variety. Keep reading along for fascinating facts about a tree’s lifecycle. […]
Ten Ways Trees Benefit Us
By working with trees every single day at Image Tree Pros, Inc. in Windsor, CA we know that they’re amazing living things that benefit the planet in so many ways. Here is our Top Ten List of how Trees Benefit Us:
How You Can Help Your Lawn Recover After Having a Tree Removed
While large trees look beautiful on your property, they may need removal if diseased or dead. The process can damage your lawn, making the ground soft without roots and harming the grass. Your lawn requires time to recover, but you can help this process. Here’s how. 1. Lay Down Sod If your tree removal project […]
Themed Tree Trimming: Match the Style of Your Garden
Trees can play a central role in shaping the character of your garden and the rest of your yard. However, it’s important to look beyond the species of trees that you plant and where you put them. Formal Gardens: Structured and Symmetrical Trims In formal garden designs, like those you would see in French or […]
What About Roots After Stump Grinding? Tree Pros Have All the Details
Tree removal will cut every limb, branch, and the large old trunk, but you’re left with the stump on your property. You have a couple of options: Have the stump “ground down,” or leave the stump as is. If you decide to keep the stump, you could be asking for future trouble, but it’s best […]
What Does Root Rot Look Like?
How to Identify Root Rot Before It’s Too Late If you’re asking, “What does root rot look like?”—you’re already on the right track. Root rot is one of the most damaging and difficult-to-detect tree health issues in California. And while it starts underground in its early stages, this disease doesn’t stay hidden for long. If […]
How to Choose the Best Tree for Your Front Yard to Boost Property Value
Choosing the best trees for your front yard is essential for enhancing curb appeal and supporting your landscaping goals. In California, the right trees can provide beauty, shade, privacy, and environmental benefits with minimal maintenance. This guide covers top tree choices to elevate your yard, along with insights into how Image Tree Pros can help […]
Why You Should Invest in Fire Protection: Pros and Cons
Fire protection services protect properties from wildfires by trimming back trees, removing debris, abating weeds and eliminating brush. There are many risks that can affect the home landscape, especially in hot, arid climates with low precipitation. If you want to invest in a long-term form of protection, fire prevention services from a local tree and […]
How to Protect Your Trees From Summer Heat
Trees can tolerate a span of scorching heat, but they’ll need your help as well as the help of trained arborists to recover. Signs that your trees are suffering from intense heat include: Here are ways you can help. Plant the Right Tree for Your Climate It’s important to plant the right tree for your […]