Preventing Sudden Oak Death Spread During Wet Weather
Why Wet Weather Triggers Sudden Oak Death Winter rain is vital for our ecosystems, but it also fuels one of Sonoma’s most destructive tree diseases: Sudden Oak Death (SOD). Caused by the waterborne pathogen Phytophthora ramorum, this fungus-like organism thrives in cool, wet conditions. When rain splashes from infected California bay laurels onto nearby oaks, […]
Why a Winter Tree Removal Is Best
Whether a tree is damaged, diseased, infested with pests, or poorly placed, there may be a variety of reasons you want a tree removed from your landscape. In an emergency, remove the tree right away regardless of the season. If the problem is not urgent, however, winter is the best time to remove your tree. […]
What Your Trees Need To Be Healthy: A New Year’s Guide
Trees add beauty to a property, but they need care to stay healthy. Maintaining your trees starts with keeping them watered. You also want to add mulch, prune, and add fertilizer. There are steps to prevent pests and disease as well. The new year is a great time to start implementing a plan to take […]
What to Do for Strong, Healthy Trees During the Holidays
You probably believe that your trees will do perfectly well during the cold months without your help. If your trees are mature and healthy and suited to your hardiness zone, you’re probably right. However, every living thing can use as much help as it can get when temperatures plunge and resources are scarce. Here are […]
Clean It Up Now, or Pay for It Later: Fall Pruning and Cleanup Before Winter
Why Fall Cleanup Matters As summer fades and winter approaches, your trees face a new set of challenges. Wind, rain, and heavy winter storms can turn weakened or overgrown branches into hazards. Fall is the perfect time to prune, remove deadwood, and clear debris — reducing risks before the season’s first storm. But tree pruning […]
The Dangers of Icy Trees
One of the biggest dangers trees present is what can happen to them during the winter. The extreme cold combined with the creation of ice can make falling limbs, branches, or the entire trunk a threat. Thankfully, most of these threats can be eliminated during the fall via proper trimming and pruning from a professional […]
Drought Stress Doesn’t Stop in Summer: How Fall Impacts Tree Health
Drought Stress Isn’t Just a Summer Problem Many homeowners assume that once the heat of summer fades, drought stress is no longer a concern for their trees. The truth is, trees carry the effects of summer drought well into fall and even winter. Without care, that stress compounds, leaving them weaker when spring growth begins. […]
Summer Tree Pest Alert for Sonoma County: What to Watch For
When summer heat sets in across Sonoma County, your trees aren’t just fighting drought stress—they’re under threat from aggressive, fast-moving pests. From bark beetles and borers to invasive beetles like Mediterranean Oak Borer, these pests thrive in warm, dry conditions and can quietly destroy trees before symptoms become visible. At Tree Pro, we’ve spent over […]
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 […]
Spring Tree Removal for a Fresh Start
Trees are a beautiful addition to your landscape. They provide shade, lush scenery, and sometimes even bear flowers, nuts, and fruits. While trees usually enhance property value, there are occasions when they need to be removed. Learn more about the situations in which it might be best to cut down your trees, and then call […]