Tree Health & Maintenance

Why Tree Health Matters

Your trees are living organisms that need regular care to stay healthy. Just like you go to the doctor for checkups, your trees benefit from professional maintenance. Healthy trees are stronger, live longer, and resist diseases and pests better than neglected trees. They also look better and add more value to your property.

Here in Florence-Graham, our trees face unique challenges. California's dry climate stresses trees, especially during drought years. Urban pollution, compacted soil, and limited root space create additional problems. Pests and diseases that thrive in our climate can quickly damage or kill trees if not caught early. Regular maintenance helps your trees overcome these challenges and thrive in spite of them.

Signs Your Tree Needs Attention

Most people don't notice tree problems until they're serious. But if you know what to look for, you can catch issues early when they're easier and cheaper to fix. Here are warning signs that your tree needs professional care:

• Dead or dying branches in the canopy
• Leaves turning yellow, brown, or dropping early
• Cracks or splits in the trunk or major branches
• Fungal growth, mushrooms, or shelf fungi on the trunk
• Loose or peeling bark that wasn't there before
• Visible insect damage or unusual holes in the bark
• Leaning that developed suddenly or is getting worse
• Root damage from construction or soil compaction

If you notice any of these signs, don't wait. Early intervention can often save a tree that would otherwise decline and die. Our experienced team in Florence-Graham can diagnose problems and create a treatment plan to restore your tree's health.

Our Maintenance Services

Tree health maintenance isn't one-size-fits-all. Different trees need different care depending on their species, age, location, and current health. We create customized maintenance plans based on your specific trees and property. Here's what our comprehensive tree health program includes.

We start with a thorough health assessment. We examine the entire tree from roots to crown, looking for signs of disease, pest damage, structural problems, and environmental stress. This assessment identifies current issues and potential problems before they become serious. Based on what we find, we develop a care plan that might include pruning, fertilization, pest treatment, soil improvement, or other interventions.

Preventive Care Programs

The best approach to tree health is prevention. Our maintenance programs include regular inspections and treatments that keep problems from developing in the first place. We typically recommend annual health checks for mature trees and more frequent monitoring for young or stressed trees. Regular professional trimming and pruning is part of every good maintenance program.

Fertilization helps trees that aren't getting adequate nutrients from the soil. We use deep root fertilization that delivers nutrients directly to the root zone where trees can use them. Pest and disease management involves monitoring for problems and treating them early before they cause major damage. We prefer integrated pest management approaches that minimize chemical use while effectively controlling problems. For complex issues, we can arrange for detailed analysis through our certified arborist consulting services.

Tree Health Questions