Our Tree Care Blog
Tree Care Tips & Expert Arboricultural Advice
Welcome to the Arborist Crew knowledge hub, where our ISA-Certified Arborists share practical, biology-driven insights backed by nearly 40 years of field experience in Ventura and Los Angeles counties. From seasonal pruning and native oak preservation to pest diagnostics, deep root feeding, and wildfire defensible space clearance, explore our latest articles below to keep your trees healthy, structurally sound, and resilient year-round.
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Eucalyptus Tortoise Beetle Infestations in Southern California
Recognizing Defoliation Symptoms and Protecting Ventura County, West LA, and Malibu Canopies Eucalyptus trees are an iconic element of the Southern California landscape. Brought to the region over [...]
Scientists Work to Define Threat from Palm Weevil
How to Identify, Treat, and Prevent Fatal Palm Weevil Attacks on Southern California Palms By Kevin Hecteman; reprinted from Ag Alert Southern California, which in recent times ejected [...]
Invasion of the Ambrosia Beetles
Identification, Treatment, and Prevention of Ambrosia Beetle Attacks on Landscape Trees The following article was written by Michael Eatough Jones & Tim Payne, Department of Entemology, UC Riverside, [...]
Essential Mulching Techniques for Healthier Trees and Soil
How Proper Mulch Application Nourishes Soil, Conserves Water, and Protects Root Systems Right now is an excellent time to apply a layer of mulch over the soil in [...]
Five Free Tips for your Trees
Great Tree Care Starts With the Basics Thinking of putting in new trees? According to the Arbor Day Foundation, it's all about location, location, location. Here are some [...]
Citrus Tree Care Guide: Watering, Pruning & Disease Prevention
Essential Seasonal Care for Thriving Southern California Citrus Trees Citrus trees are subtropical plants that can survive temperatures of twenty-eight degrees for short period and can be one [...]
