If only trees could talk and tell us when they are thirsty. Wilted leaves are an obvious sign that a tree requires water. That usually happens on newly planted and
While the COVID-19 pandemic has kept many at home, it has encouraged more daily walks and visits to the park. The neighborhood’s trees make it possible to take a stroll
When I first moved from Fort Collins, Colo., to accept the position of Sacramento city arborist, my goal was a less physically demanding position for my back. I never dreamed
In an effort to combat Dutch elm disease, SCNA has contracted with Davey Tree since 2007 to treat 17 English elms in the north part of William Curtis Park. If
Palms are sometimes considered unsuitable for our urban forest, as some believe they do not provide shade, collect rainwater or release oxygen as well as other trees do. However, studies
While most deciduous trees have shed their leaves in preparation for the winter season, they still need some attention. Here’s a checklist for newly planted, young, established and mature trees.
Fall in Sacramento is my favorite season. No more scorching heat and the fall colors are spectacular. However, fall may have already arrived for some residents with English elms that
Pruning trees is a science and an art. When done properly, pruning is one of the best things an arborist can do for a tree; poor pruning can be one
A Curtis Park resident recently filed a tree appeal involving a large tree on a neighbor’s property that is healthy but has structural problems. The city’s Urban Forestry section had
For an advocate for trees not only in Curtis Park but also throughout Sacramento, trying to preserve city and private protected trees through the city’s tree appeal process can seem
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