Explore innovative green solutions to storm runoff challenges in urban environments. In this post, we'll introduce you to Low-Impact Development (LID) strategies, which utilize natural processes to manage rainwater, reduce flooding, and enhance water quality. Learn how these methods can sustainably mitigate storm runoff impacts while promoting urban greening.

Explore San Francisco's urban forest and the legacy of Mary Ellen Pleasant, a visionary who transformed the city's landscape with landmark trees. We'll look into the historical and ecological significance of these trees, emphasizing their role in enhancing biodiversity and community heritage. Learn about Pleasant's contributions and the ongoing efforts to preserve these natural monuments.

Discover the benefits and best practices for winter tree planting in the Bay Area. Cooler temperatures and seasonal rainfall create optimal conditions for tree root establishment, drought resilience, and improved air quality. We'll provide insight into the economic and aesthetic advantages of planting trees during winter, ensuring a healthier, more sustainable environment for your community.

Learn about Armillaria Root Rot, a persistent fungal disease that threatens trees. We'll explore the causes, symptoms, and economic impacts of the disease as well as prevention and treatment strategies to protect your trees and landscapes from this hidden menace.

Discover the benefits and considerations of using drip irrigation for your trees. This blog post explains how drip systems provide targeted root hydration, promote deep root growth, and reduce water waste. Learn about the best practices for installing and maintaining drip irrigation, including choosing the right flow rates and incorporating automation options for optimal efficiency and tree health.

Our team members at Arborist Now have always been passionate about seeing thriving trees in the streets of San Francisco. We’re convinced that bringing tree life into the city also improves human lives! And we believe that maintaining these trees is an important way of serving our city. By taking care of our trees, we take care of each other!

Here is our guide to ground ivy, whether or not you should remove it, and how to do so efficiently.

If you went with a live Christmas tree this year, you may be wondering what to do with it after the holiday season. For those of you who want to reuse it instead of just recycling it or throwing it away, we are here to tell you that you can actually use it in your gardening!

Our Top Tips for Saving Water in Your Landscaping

If you are looking for simple ways to use less water in your landscaping, we have 5 tips and tricks to get you started.

Whether it’s for the environment, for efficiency, or just to save money, ...

Testing Your Soil: A Guide

Having decent soil is of course a staple in any decent landscaped area. In fact, it is literally the foundation of all living things on your property. Since that is the case, shouldn’t testing it regularly be part of...