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Some neighborhood trees are begging for water – others are drowning in it
Jun 14 2021
If only trees could talk and tell us when they are thirsty. Wilted leaves are an obvious sign that a tree requires water.…
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Opinion: Some lives depend on presence of leaf litter
Jun 13 2021
By Mary Lou Flint
The loud, irritating sound of leaf blowers is…
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Major storm leaves damage in wake
Jan 28 2021
Howling wind and rain knocked out power, downed trees, smashed cars and forced street closures.
Trees in Curtis Park: Be aware of low branches on neighborhood walks
Sep 07 2020
While the COVID-19 pandemic has kept many at home, it has encouraged more daily walks and visits to the park. The neighborhood’s…
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In spite of city trend, Curtis Park remains ‘Neighborhood of Trees’
Jul 10 2020
When I first moved from Fort Collins, Colo., to accept the position of Sacramento city arborist, my goal was a less…
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From the Viewpoint Vault: Neighbors dig in to plant Valley Oaks
Jun 23 2020
By Jeff Hunts, Special to the Viewpoint
April 2013
Just beyond…
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Trees of Curtis Park: Budget considerations compel SCNA to halt treatment of English elms
May 25 2020
In an effort to combat Dutch elm disease, SCNA has contracted with Davey Tree since 2007 to treat 17 English elms in…
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Trees still need attention after shedding leaves
Dec 23 2019
While most deciduous trees have shed their leaves in preparation for the winter season, they still need some attention.…
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Trees of Curtis Park: Fall is time to inspect elms, plan for treatment
Oct 29 2019
Fall in Sacramento is my favorite season. No more scorching heat and the fall colors are spectacular. However, fall…
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Trees of Curtis Park: Plane trees don’t require much pruning
Sep 18 2019
Pruning trees is a science and an art. When done properly, pruning is one of the best things an arborist can do for…
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