The Attack of El Nino

If you read the paper in Southern California, listen to or watch the news, there is no doubt that this … More

WATERING TREES DURING DROUGHT

Drought and Trees The drought in Southern California is taking a toll on trees. Thousands of trees have died over … More

As the winter approaches, so does that time of the year when deciduous fruit trees go dormant and the need … More

What do people often say about the soil around their homes? “I’ve got crummy dirt and can’t grow squat!”, “Horrible … More

Climate change, drought, heat…what are your trees drinking from 5:00pm to 7:00pm…or any time of the day or night? If … More

My mom was a warm, wise, and truly special woman. After I became an arborist she relished watching my career … More

With this month’s blog, I’ve decided to stray a bit from my usual philosophical approach and offer some solidly objective … More

I often reflect back on one of the few lines I’ve memorized from Romeo and Juliet; “A rose by any … More

Can you recall those days of high school algebra when solving for “x” in complex word problems? “X” was the … More

Are you one of the many people who celebrate the holidays with live or fresh cut Christmas trees? If … More