Are You Over-Pruning? Signs Your Trees Are Being Cut Too Hard
Direct Answer: Over-pruning removes too much live canopy at once, stressing the tree and leaving it vulnerable to disease, pests, and structural failure. Common signs include lion-tailing, excessive water sprouts, and sunscald on exposed bark. Most property owners assume that more pruning equals a healthier tree. But in Monterey County, one of the most common […]
How Often Do Trees in Monterey County Actually Need Trimming?
Direct Answer: Most trees in Monterey County need trimming every 2 to 5 years, but species, age, location, and California fire safety requirements can push that timeline in either direction. Most Monterey County homeowners ask about tree trimming after something forces the issue — a limb that nearly hit the roof during last winter’s storms, […]
Can You Plant in the Same Spot After a Stump Is Ground Down?
Direct Answer: Yes, but not right away. The wood chips and decaying root system left behind need time to break down — and what you plant matters just as much as when you plant it. You had the stump ground down. The grinder left a pile of wood chips and sawdust where the stump used […]