Fruit Trees
The Art of Tree Selection: How to Choose the Right Tree for Your Property
Choosing the right tree for your property is a must in creating a healthy, beautiful landscape. Trees enhance the aesthetic appeal of your yard, provide shade, improve air quality, and even contribute to energy efficiency. However, not all trees are suited for every space. The art of tree selection includes understanding factors like your property’s…
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Natural Pest Management for Bay Area Gardens: Eco-Friendly Solutions
For Bay Area property owners, managing pests while maintaining a beautiful, sustainable landscape can be challenging. The region’s unique Mediterranean climate, characterized by mild, wet winters and hot, dry summers, offers both opportunities and obstacles when it comes to pest control. Luckily, natural pest control methods and eco-friendly solutions can help balance aesthetics with environmental…
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Winter Tree Pruning in the Bay Area: Essential Tips for Healthier Trees
Winter tree pruning is a crucial practice for maintaining strong, resilient, and aesthetically pleasing trees. As the trees enter dormancy during the colder months, this becomes the best time to trim, shape, and strengthen them for the upcoming growing season. Proper pruning not only enhances tree health but also minimizes the risk of falling branches,…
Read MoreSummer Pruning Guide: Fruit Trees Edition
Are you looking at your abundant fruit harvest and wondering the best way to keep fruit trees aesthetically pleasing in addition to producing delicious fruit, before we get into fall and winter (that’s when the real pruning work begins)? Are your fruit trees looking heavy? Do your fruit trees have deadwood? Now is the time…
Read MoreHoneydew and You – How to Treat Tree Aphids
Is there a tree dripping sap on your property – possibly staining sidewalks or other areas with sticky residue? Unfortunately, that is generally a sign of tree aphids. There are thousands of types of aphids who live in relatively temperate climates worldwide. They can cause severe stress to trees and other plants (roses are a…
Read MoreWhat Should I Do With All This Grapefruit?
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…
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