Tree Care in Los Alamos, CA

In Los Alamos, your mature trees are likely around 35 years old, planted when these homes were built. That means your Coast Live Oaks and Valley Oaks are entering a critical phase. They've survived our 15-inch annual rainfall and recurring droughts, but that history creates specific challenges. Many homeowners here unknowingly harm their trees with their lawn irrigation. A sprinkler system that runs for 15 minutes daily is the worst thing for a mature oak. It encourages shallow, weak roots because the water never soaks deep into our soil. Your trees need infrequent, deep watering to develop the strong root systems that withstand our dry periods and occasional high winds.