Tree Safety: Downed Power Lines

It’s raining hard in California, and while we desperately need the water, harsh storms often damage property and cause a variety of issues for home owners. High winds and torrential downpours cause mudslides and topple trees. Downed power lines often occur when cables get stuck in thick tree branches as trees fall over from moist…

Give the Gift of a Tree

Tis the season for gift giving, and whether your just starting or wrapping up your Christmas shopping McKinley & Associates wants you to consider giving a tree. Why is tree-giving a good idea? They’re Inexpensive Unlike pets, trees are relatively easy and inexpensive to take care of. The average cost of taking care of a…

Tree Health: Insecticide News

Part of my job as an arboristis to be up to date on insecticide innovations and techniques. New products consistently enter the marketplace, and it’s my job to research a wide range of both products and techniques to find the best solution for treating each type of tree pest. While many tree care providers prefer to stick with what they’ve been…