Oh no it’s the invasion of the soft scale insects! What are soft scale insects? There are many species of insects that are referred to as “soft scale” including: kermes scale, cottony maple, fletcher, and calico, and they mean bad news for your home. Soft scale eggs start hatching in mid to late June. They…
Category: Tree Care
Tree Services: Tree Care Tips
Tree Care Tips for the New Tree Owner Tree care begins from the moment you decide to purchase a sapling. Before deciding which type of tree to purchase gather as much information about your environment as you can. Study the soil, find out if the location gets lots or little sunlight. Trees are similar to…
Arborist Tips: The Importance of Hiring an Arborist
You move into a new house, and naturally you start to beautify it. Some people hire decorators to beautify the inside of their home, paying hundreds to thousands of dollars to impress with art pieces and unique furniture. However, if life has taught me anything it’s that many people judge a book by it’s cover.…
Tree Services: Summer Tree Care Nightmares
We enjoyed a beautiful spring this year, and hope you did as well! As we head into the hot, humid, and sticky summer months we here at McKinley Arborists know how tricky it can be to protect your plant-life against the perils of summer. Keep an eye out for these summer tree care nightmares, and call McKinley Arborists for help. Top Three…
Do You Need An Arborist?
The first step in determining whether or not you need an arborist is to understand what an arborist does. If you don’t know what an arborist is you are not alone. The study of arboriculture isn’t as popular as many other professions, but the knowledge an arborist possesses is very important to homeowners. An arborist…
Tree Care: What Does Your Tree Mean to You?
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…
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…