Navigating Tree Permits in Sacramento: Your FAQs Answered Welcome to our guide on tree permits in the Sacramento area! Whether you're a homeowner, a property manager, or simply a tree enthusiast, understanding the local tree ordinances can sometimes feel like wandering through a dense (urban!) forest. But don't worry, we've got your back! Our [...]
Red Oak Quick Facts Part of Sacramento's famous 'Shady Eighty" (eighty shade trees well adapted to the Sacramento valley), and a favorite for a good reason! Red Oaks are fast-growing, brightly colored in autumn, and water wise shade trees [...]
How did you first find the tree care industry? It probably started with maintaining my own trees on my property. I was moving back to the Sacramento area in my twenties after college and was looking for something that really interested me. I found a job opening at Capital Arborists, called Mike, and landed the [...]
Autumn Tree Care A new season means new changes for your trees! Our ISA Certified Arborists compiled their best advice for preparing for the winter months, and giving your trees a little autumn love - Continue deep watering We don’t get intense ground freezes or snow here in the Sacramento Valley, but trees still need [...]
To plant or care for a Native Oak is to leave a legacy that will outlive the next century or perhaps a few centuries.
Boring Insects ("Borers") Quick Facts Far from being dull, these flying beetles get their name from parasitically boring into the living wood of host trees and siphoning out nutrients over time. Yuck? Totally! Keeping your trees happy, healthy, and well nurtured is the key to preventing [...]
If you’re looking for a Certified Arborist to help care for your trees, you’ve already figured out that knowledge and experience provide the best care! We believe a relationship between you, your arborist, and your trees is the cornerstone of your property’s green health. Here are our insider tips for hiring the right ISA Certified [...]
Pacific Madrone Quick Facts Its majestic color and almost out-of-this-world beauty is a great focal point in the landscape for those who love doting on their ornamental trees. These are truly best as prize trees in areas with regular care and attention - [...]
Well-established trees are often a low-maintenance joy, offering shady afternoons and decades of beauty. Caring for your mature and established trees will give them a future of health and longevity; a little care goes a long way! Here are our six go-to tips for giving your shady friends the best care: Regularly water your trees [...]
Aphids Quick Facts These common little pests are usually an easy spot from the excess of sticky sap they leave in their wake. This is their waste and is called 'honeydew.' Yup - it gets all over cars (sometimes causing paint and varnish damage), sidewalks, play [...]
