A-1 Tree blog

While many people love the look of abundant wildlife and forested areas around their home, this can actually create increased risk around your property and raise your insurance premiums. What makes forested space so dangerous? The increased organic material may lead...

Shasta County is a breathtaking place to call home. But while many people couldn’t imagine living anywhere else, the reality is that this part of California is prone to wildfires. In just the last few years, this area has experienced dozens of fires, which have...

You need to keep your trees trimmed for a variety of reasons. When you get stuff done like stump removal or tree cutting, you're doing your part to ensure that the yard you take care of is happy and healthy. Deadwood removal is another thing you can have done to not...

Few people want to think about the worst case scenarios for their homes, particularly when it comes to fires. Fires can be disastrous for your home and your future peace of mind, not to mention the risk they pose to your personal safety. Most homeowners don't...

Although the average urban tree has a life expectancy of only eight years, trees in suburban or wilderness areas can last for decades. Unfortunately, natural disasters can harm trees -- and surrounding residents -- in unforeseen ways, well before their time. In the...

Although there are many wonderful things about living in California, residents need to come to terms with the fact that there are dangerous aspects about this area, as well. For one thing, wildfires are all too common -- and they often have devastating effects on...

How is that old tree on your property really doing? If you inherited an old tree with your new home, you might have thought that it's stoically beautiful, despite its age. You might have to invest in a crane service to execute a large tree removal. Read on to learn...

Trees are one of the most undervalued assets that properties can have. Aside from providing us with shade for hot summer days, trees can beautifully accent a home and the shade they provide can save us thousands of dollars on cooling costs in the summer. Investing in...

In many regions, late winter is an excellent time for tree pruning. Lack of foliage makes it easier to prune deciduous trees and pruning trees while dormant promotes good growth later on. Read on to find out which plants should and should not be pruned at this time of...

Winter is a truly beautiful time in northern California. Not too cold, and not too hot, this is the place to be December to February. But with winter comes high winds and rains. That’s why it’s never too early to think about how to storm-proof your trees for winter....

Spring is a big time for trees. With winter taking a backseat, trees can happily grow clusters of flowers and turn their leaves up toward the springtime sun.These spring-fueled changes often leave us in awe of our trees every season. Yet, there are several questions...

Many homeowners want to know if it is OK to trim trees in spring? Here's what Master Arborists have to say on the subject.Now that the world is all green and lush again, you might have noticed that your shrubs or trees have grown substantially -- perhaps a bit too...