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 Service can help […]
How to Improve Tree Health Through Soil Management
Effective soil management is essential for healthy trees. By optimizing soil conditions, you can provide vital nutrients, water, and support that trees need to thrive. This article will guide you through key soil management practices, including assessing soil conditions, using mulch, preventing diseases, and knowing when to seek professional help. The Role of Healthy Soil […]
How to Prepare Trees for Winter in California
Here are the must-dos to keep your trees healthy and strong in California: inspect for pests, prune properly, mulch, water, protect bark from damage, remove hazardous trees with care, and plant new ones with careful maintenance. By following these steps, your trees will survive winter and thrive come spring. Quick Points Tips for Winter Tree […]
What Tree Diseases & Insects To Look Out For in California
What Are Common Tree Diseases in California? California’s diverse climate and array of tree species make it a haven for natural beauty, but it also creates the perfect environment for various tree diseases. These diseases can affect the health, appearance, and longevity of trees, posing challenges for homeowners and landscapers alike. Below, we’ve outlined some […]
Is My Tree Dead or Dormant?
Identifying Tree Health: Dead vs. Dormant Maintaining a healthy landscape starts with understanding the well-being of your trees. Trees can sometimes appear lifeless during colder months, but it’s important to differentiate between a dead tree and one that is simply dormant. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the key signs to help you assess […]
What Exactly Is Mistletoe?
Did you ever get a kiss under some Mistletoe during the Holidays and wondered what Mistletoe really is? It’s green with berries and they look festive but in reality Mistletoe is a parasite that attaches itself to and penetrates the branches of a tree or shrub by a structure called the haustorium, but more recently […]
Tree Maintenance During Droughts
Another drought? In California, it’s old news…again. It seems like we just made it through the last one. Here is our list of things to do proactively when a drought is here or on the way. At Image Tree Service in Windsor, CA our goal is to keep our clients informed about what’s right when […]
Trees Talk to Each Other
Did you know that trees talk to each other and share messages through a sophisticated underground network composed of a web of fungi? Nineteenth Century German Biologist Albert Bernard Frank coined the word “mycorrhiza” to describe these partnerships in which the fungus colonized the roots of the trees. Many contemporary biologists have started using the […]
Roots, Parts II
At Image Tree Service, Inc. in Windsor, CA, we know that without healthy roots a tree will not live a happy life. In this article, we study the different types of roots and how you can treat them right, as a homeowner or a property manager maintaining trees. Surface Roots Major tree roots often grow […]