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Arborist Now reminds you that no matter the time of year . . . first impressions last.

What is yard maintenance and renovation? According the experts at Arborist Now, your home and its surrounding outdoor areas are special. Keeping these...

Though it may seem simple, tree pruning is actually extremely complicated, technical and dangerous.

As a homeowner, you want your property to exemplify San Francisco’s deserved reputation for beautiful trees, such as the Cork Oak and Bailey’s...

You Never Know When Summer Storms Will Strike!

Though a severe summer storm cannot be stopped, you can take preventive steps to protect your trees from extensivedamage during another storm.

Bizarre Lumps, Bumps, and Growths in Your Yard!

You are particular about the appearance of your property and notice spent flowers, withered leaves and broken stems that need to be picked up as you want everything to be neat and tidy! But, you...

The Liberty Tree- A Forgotten Symbol of the American Revolution

Summer is here, and as everyone gathers to celebrate America’s 241st Birthday, Arborist Now is taking this time to publish a short article about The Liberty Tree and the role it...

How to Care for Fruit Trees in the Summer

Summer is here and fruit trees in your yard probably have abundant new growth and the fruits are sizing up nicely. At this time of year, it is imperative that you keep up with fruit tree care in San...

The Basic Anatomy of a Tree
We know what a tree is – but there is no precise definition which is completely recognized of what a tree is in ordinary language or in botany. 

In the broadest viewpoint, a tree is any plant formed with an...

Trees - The Bigger...The Better

Towering trees on your property are not only beautiful, they add to the value of your home. Nationwide, mature trees on well-maintained property that provide privacy can increase the property value by 7 to 19...

A Bite Bigger than the Bark

Bark beetles are small insects, but don’t let their size fool you.

The strong jaws of these beetles chew and create a buckshot pattern of holes on the bark surface of infested branches or trunks of trees, causing...

Is it Time for a House Call? 

Tree diseases and pests can make an unwanted appearance any time of the year. 

Protecting your Trees from Common Spring Pests

The warmer weather in early spring awakens those pesky pests that were dormant...