Tree Care in Rivergrove, CA

If you're looking at the trees in your Rivergrove yard and wondering what they need, you're not alone. Most of our homes were built around 1984, which means your trees are about 42 years old. That's a critical age where problems from the original planting choices become obvious. Builders often used fast-growing trees for quick shade, like Ficus or Eucalyptus. These species have aggressive roots that can damage foundations and sidewalks, and their weak wood is a real hazard in our 2.9 annual storms. The other common issue is water. Running your lawn sprinklers for 15 minutes a day is the worst thing for a mature tree. It encourages shallow roots that can't withstand our very high drought risk. Your trees need deep, infrequent soaking to survive our 6.7 inches of annual rainfall and 97-degree summers.