Why Fall Tree Pruning and Cleanup Matter Before Winter Storms
A Simple Rule: Pay a Little Now, or a Lot Later Every year, Bay Area homeowners face the same fall decision — wait and hope your trees hold up through storm season, or invest a little time and care before the weather turns. At Maguire Tree Care, we’ve seen how preventive pruning and cleanup can […]
When a Tree Comes Down: What Happens Next to Your Yard?
You may think that the solution to cut down an old tree that is leaning too close to your house or making too much shade is a simple one. However, that’s far from the truth because it’s a living part of the local environment. Taking it away creates a domino effect that can last for […]
Treat It or Lose It: Last-Chance Treatments for Infected Trees
When a Tree’s Health Is on the Line, Timing Is Everything Tree infections don’t wait. Once pathogens or pests gain a foothold, decline can happen quickly — sometimes in a single season. In the Bay Area’s mild fall climate, infections can progress beneath the bark even when trees appear stable on the surface. That’s why […]
The Ultimate Holiday Tree Pruning Guide
To keep your landscape healthy, safe and festive throughout the holiday season and beyond, you must seek professional assistance. Arborists will implement the right pruning techniques to ensure your trees thrive. Work with a knowledgeable team that can spot disease, prune accordingly, and develop a care plan moving forward. Here is a guide that arborists […]
How Taking Care of Your Trees Lowers Landscaping Costs
Healthy trees, whether it’s the sapling you planted last week or the 200-year-old oak in your front yard, are a joy. They can also increase the value of your property and lower the cost of keeping up your overall landscaping. For this reason, it’s important to make sure that your trees are trimmed by professional […]
Dormant Pruning for Bay Area Trees: Why Winter is the Best Season for Healthy Growth
Trees across the Peninsula and South Bay thrive in California’s mild climate, but even here, timing matters when it comes to pruning. One of the best-kept secrets in tree care is that late fall through winter is the ideal season for pruning most trees. This practice, known as dormant pruning, sets trees up for healthier […]
Drought Stress Doesn’t Stop in Summer
When the calendar turns to fall, it’s easy to think the worst of drought stress is behind us. But in California’s South Bay and Peninsula, trees don’t bounce back just because temperatures cool. Months of depleted soil moisture and heat stress take a lasting toll, leaving trees vulnerable well into fall. At Maguire Tree Care, […]
Discover the Danger Hiding Behind Your Leaning or Unstable Trees
If you have leaning or unstable trees on your property, you’re putting your family and home at risk. These trees are capable of falling without warning. They’re also a liability that can lead to serious consequences. The Dangers of Unstable or Leaning Trees A leaning or unstable tree is often referred to as a “widowmaker.” […]
Why Fall Is the Best Time to Take Down a Tree
Many professional arborists will tell you that the best time to take down a tree is during the fall. If you have a tree whose roots interfere with your sewage pipe or that’s too close to the house or that’s dead, dying, or dangerously leaning, fall is the time to call the tree surgeon. Here […]
Hidden Invaders: Spot the Signs of Summer Pests & Disease Before It’s Too Late
Summer in California’s Coastal Peninsula and South Bay Area may look bright and green, but beneath the canopy, fungal pathogens are hard at work. If you have coast live oaks, bay laurels, or redwoods on your property, now’s the time to inspect them closely—because what you can’t see could be harming your trees. What Fungal […]