by Robyn Chancey | Jun 8, 2023 | Tree Management
The urban forest is the ecosystem containing all of the trees, plants and associated animals in the urban environment, both in and around the city. Read on to learn about the importance of urban forests… According to the 2021 census, 80.7% of Americans live in...
by Robyn Chancey | Jun 8, 2023 | Tree Care, Tree Management, Tree Trimming
Tree pruning is one of the most basic, yet important tree care services. Proper pruning is essential for maintaining attractive and healthy trees, and often serves to extend the life of a tree. Where, what, when and how you cut are all essential basics of tree...
by Robyn Chancey | Feb 14, 2023 | Plant Healthcare, Tree Care, Tree Management
Most of the time, when looking at a tree, we look up at the leaves, the fruit, the branches, the canopy. Whether we’re admiring the tree’s beauty, or noticing its defects, we tend to focus on the upper parts of the tree. You may be surprised to learn that...
by Atlas Tree Service | Feb 6, 2023 | Plant Healthcare, Tree Care, Tree Management
When consumers think of hiring an arborist or a tree care company, they often focus on tree pruning and tree removals. However, arboriculture isn’t just cutting down trees! There are countless benefits to hiring Atlas Tree Service for its Plant Health Care...
by Atlas Tree Service | Jan 31, 2023 | Tree Care, Tree Management
What is an Arborist? Arborists are professionals who specialize in the care and maintenance of trees. They are knowledgeable in the science of arboriculture, which includes the cultivation, management, and study of trees, shrubs, and other woody plants. Arborists are...
by Atlas Tree Service | Jan 9, 2023 | Pest Alert, Plant Healthcare, Tree Care, Tree Management
The South American Palm Weevil is a non-native pest that has begun to infest and destroy Canary Island date palms in San Diego County. Adult weevils are large, black in color, and about 1.5 inches in length. In San Diego County, the weevil has shown a very strong...
by Atlas Tree Service | Apr 19, 2022 | Tree Care, Tree Management
San Diego County – Due to several years of below average rainfall, water users across San Diego County are being asked to reduce their water use by as much as 20 percent or more. The question for tree owners is, knowing that their trees have grown up with and...
by Atlas Tree Service | Apr 14, 2022 | Tree Care, Tree Management
Catherine the Great, Empress of Russia from 1762 to 1796, once said, “A great wind is blowing, and that gives you either imagination or a headache.” Well then, please pass the aspirin. In southern California, we are familiar with two major types of wind forces that...
by Atlas Tree Service | Dec 23, 2021 | Tree Care, Tree Trimming
Why Tree Trimming Is Important When it comes to landscaping maintenance, many San Diego residents have the tendency to neglect their routine trimming. Whether they’re looking to save money or are simply unaware of the benefits of trimming, this type of neglect...
