Now that the temperatures are cooling off, it is a good time to fertilize native oaks such Blue, Interior Live and Valley oaks. Why do we wait for cooler temperatures? Our oaks are susceptible to fungal attack from Armillaria that can lead to root and trunk rot. By fertilizing oaks in the spring or summer the nutrients can cause […]
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We are frequently asked how often and how much to water trees. Our native oak species do not require water during the summer months but will need water monthly during a dry winter. However, all other trees are considered introduced species that have adapted to our climate. Does this mean watering every day or twice per day? NO. All plant
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Wow! This year will be like no other here in northern California. Water savings and retention are the watch words for managing your landscape. Let Acorn help you make the best use of the little irrigation water available for outdoor use. How you say? Acorn has a water management product that will smooth out those
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As we are enjoying Spring and seeing the buds and flowers appear on fruit trees, Alternate bearing is a topic you will want to spend a few minutes to learn about. Alternate bearing can be defined as the phenomenon where some crops will produce more fruit than they normally do, only to have the amount
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When your tree reaches middle age, it may be time to consider an inspection, usually at least every three years, or more often if recommended by an arborist. Just like you go to the doctor every year to make sure everything is still alright, a visit from the tree doctor can make sure yours is
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No one likes the idea of tree removal. After all, this is probably something you have invested both time and money into. Often, people will purchase property based on the mature trees on it, and the shade and comfort they provide. Unfortunately, as those trees age, they can become as much of a liability as
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Mulching your tree is one of the most important ways to keep them healthy. As they grow, the soil around them can become depleted of minerals and nutrients. Mulching helps to replenish those nutrients and give the tree what it needs to grow. But mulching your tree the wrong way can cause harm rather than
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When we think of our lawns, gardens and trees we often think of a number of tasks, but many of them fall under the soil management category. So what is soil management, and why is it important? What is Managing Your Soil? Managing your soil is the practice of caring for, tilling, and irrigating your
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Travel around a neighborhood after a storm and you will see tree limbs, large and small, scattered about the ground. Why do some limbs fall in high winds or after storms while others merely bend? Should you worry about that large limb overhanging your driveway? “One reason trees fail is weak branch unions,” says Tchukki
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Winter is the season in California for some of nature’s most severe weather. Storms in all shapes and forms create havoc and one of the greatest dangers posed by storms are presented by falling trees. Unsafe trees are a threat to lives and property. “Many shade and ornamental trees are damaged throughout the year by
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