Practical advice on picking, planting, and caring for trees, backed by arborist knowledge and 20+ years of Northern California homeownership.
A practical guide to the oak tree diseases that actually threaten residential trees. Sudden Oak Death, oak wilt, Armillaria root rot, anthracnose, and the pests that mimic disease, with symptoms, treatment costs, and prevention.
A practical fruit tree pruning guide covering when to prune, the two cuts you need to know, training systems for apple, peach, cherry, pear, citrus, and fig trees, plus how to rescue a neglected tree.
A homeowner's guide to tree fertilizer: the right NPK ratios for shade trees, evergreens, and ornamentals, when to fertilize, how much to apply, and why most established trees don't need it at all.
Tree trimming costs $80 to $1,800 per tree depending on size, species, and access. Detailed breakdown by tree height, job type, and species, plus DIY thresholds, how to hire an arborist, and where to save money.
Comprehensive guide to evergreen trees for residential yards. Needled conifers, broadleaf evergreens, and privacy trees with species profiles, USDA zones, growth rates, and honest advice on what works and what doesn't.
A species-by-species hedge trimming guide with timing calendars, rejuvenation methods for overgrown hedges, the right tools, and the common mistakes that cause bare spots and die-off.
The trees worth planting, based on real experience.
Avoid these trees. Trust me on this.
Get it right the first time.
When, how, and what not to cut.
11 reasons your yard needs them.
9 things to know before you dig.