Incorporating trees into your landscape enhances aesthetic appeal, provides shade, and contributes structure to your garden. However, not every garden has the space for large, towering trees, and in densely planted areas, excessive shade can hinder the growth of sun-loving plants like tomatoes. For over a decade, Arbortek Tree Service has been guiding San Jose…
So you’ve got a grapefruit tree (or more?) just bursting with fruit and you’re starting to wonder what exactly you’re going to do with it all. Well don’t worry, because Arbotek has got some great ideas you can use to make sure that none of that delicious fruit goes to waste. The simplest way to…
You’re not just mulching a flower bed for aesthetics. It may make the flower beds look pretty, but mulching has great benefits! Stop pulling weeds Ever wonder why a bare patch of soil loves to grow weeds? That’s just mother nature protecting her soil from blowing or washing away. Mulching is a chore that will…
Dreaming of plucking fresh fruit right from your backyard? Planting and growing fruit trees can be straightforward and rewarding if you choose the right tree and plant at the optimal time. Here’s how to select the perfect fruit tree for your garden and enjoy delicious, healthy snacks directly from the branch. 1. Assess Your Soil…
Olive trees are a striking and iconic addition to many California landscapes. Known for their sculptural form, silvery-green foliage, and resilience in warm climates, they are commonly used in both residential and commercial properties to create a refined, Mediterranean-inspired look. While olive trees are well-suited to California’s climate, they do require thoughtful planning and ongoing…
It’s officially winter and many of us are off from work, kicking back, relaxing with some egg nog and sleeping off the holiday meals. But for us gardeners, there is one very important task you can’t skip over during your “off” time. We are talking about FROST. A cold hard frost can be devastating to…
Cool, wet weather, like what we experience in January, creates ideal conditions for garden snails and slugs to thrive. These pests are known for damaging a variety of plants by feeding on their leaves, as well as ripening fruits and vegetables. Common victims include lettuce, basil, broccoli, and strawberries. It’s important to note that an…
A typical San Jose January brings cool, wet weather which provides perfect conditions for slugs and snails to attack your gardens – and they are especially damaging in shady gardens. The severity of the damage from snails and slugs could really depend on the type of slug or snail that you are dealing with. Be…
As we discussed in our previous blog on how to winterize trees, we explained that a tree is still alive and needs to remain healthy during dormant season. Removing deadwood is a vital part of the tree winterizing process. Let’s discuss why we remove deadwood from trees… Deadwood removal is preventative tree care. It…
It’s the most wonderful time, of the year! As we hang mistletoe, place our perfectly bright red poinsettias around the hearth, and fill the home with the sweet aroma of holiday dishes, we are also thinking of another important holiday tradition – planting summer bulbs! Wait? What? Planting summer bulbs?! Gardeners across the US baffle…
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