Tree Care in Midway City, CA

If you're looking at the trees in your Midway City yard and wondering what's wrong, you're not alone. Most issues I see here trace back to the original landscaping choices made when these homes were built. Builders in the 1960s and 70s often planted fast-growing, non-native trees for quick shade and curb appeal. Species like Ficus and Blue Gum Eucalyptus were popular, but they're now mature and causing problems. Their aggressive roots can damage foundations and sidewalks, and their brittle wood is a real hazard in our occasional wind events. The other major issue is how we water. Running your lawn sprinklers for 15 minutes every day is one of the worst things you can do for a tree. It encourages shallow roots that can't support the tree or access water during our long dry spells. Trees need deep, infrequent soaking to thrive in our 12.5 inches of annual rainfall.