Tree Care in East Foothills, CA

If you're looking at the trees in your East Foothills yard and wondering about their health, you're not alone. Many of the problems we see here, from cracked driveways to sudden limb drop, trace back to the original landscaping choices made when these homes were built. Builders in the 1950s and 60s often planted fast-growing trees for instant shade and curb appeal, like the structurally weak silver maple or the notoriously brittle Bradford pear. These species are now mature and showing their age, with weak wood and aggressive roots that threaten your home. The other major issue is water. The typical lawn sprinkler system that runs for 15 minutes every day is one of the worst things for your trees. It encourages shallow, weak roots because the water never penetrates deep into the soil where trees need it to anchor and survive our dry periods.