While for many people pets are like family, there are some of us who value our trees as much as we would a family pet. Trees can beautify our homes, provide us with shade and clean oxygen, and add value to property, but just like animals trees get sick. If you have pets you are…
Day: January 13, 2017
Harsh Winter: 6 Ways to Protect Your Newly Planted Trees
The country is facing one of the harshest winters in history. With temperatures in the negatives, news media are warning people to cover up. We can cover up in sweaters, and protect are skin against frostbite, but what about our poor plants and trees? At least 20 deaths have been attributed to the recent cold…
Winter Tree Care: Plant Ice Resistant Trees
If you are planning on planting trees this winter or this year, take time to consider the type of tree you will plant. Not all trees are created equal. Some can handle the heat, while others can take a beating from a winter storm and survive. Consider your climate in order to make the best…
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…
Tree Safety – 8 Children Injured from Tree Crashing Down
Tree care is vital to our safety. Neglect to take care of your tree and the consequences could be severe. A large pine tree fell outside a summer day camp in Los Angeles county yesterday injuring eight children, two of them critically. The 70-foot-tall pine tree was 75 years old and fell without warning at about 5…
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…
Top 5 Reasons We’re the Right Arborists for You
Why McKinley & Associates is the right arborist service for you. As a business owner, part of your daily routine is explaining to potential clients why they should choose you over your competitors. This can be a daunting and expansive task if you’re in a competitive industry like arboriculture. Luckily, word of mouth has been great for…