January 2018

Tree Roots: Buried Root Systems Recovery Plan

Here in Santa Barbara we understand that the ground is far from sedentary. Whether it’s construction of new homes or mud sliding from recent storms, we are in a constant battle to save our trees from the dangers of moving soil. Everyone understands that a tree cannot survive without roots, but few people understand how… Read More Tree Roots: Buried Root Systems Recovery Plan

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Blackbird State Forest Tree Planting

Come on out with your family and friends to help your community and the Earth by volunteering to plant trees! Assist Caroline Dowd with her Girl Scout Gold Award Project, in cooperation with the Delaware Forest Service by taking part in this monumental oak seedling planting along the Cypress Branch. March 1th and 18th from… Read More Blackbird State Forest Tree Planting

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Armillaria: Common Killer of Trees and Shrubs

One of the most under-diagnosed causes of tree failure are root rot pathogens. Here in southern California we have a few rots that plague our trees and I want to talk about one of them in particular. Armillaria Root Rot is the name of the disorder caused by the fungal pathogen Armillaria. This disease presents… Read More Armillaria: Common Killer of Trees and Shrubs

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