by Ned Patchett Consulting | Jun 25, 2026 | Blog, Tree Care and Related Services
Understanding proper irrigation, drought stress, and how NutriRoot applications support tree health As summer temperatures rise across the Bay Area, trees face one of the most challenging periods of the year. Extended dry weather, high temperatures, and intense solar...
by Ned Patchett Consulting | May 12, 2026 | Blog, Tree Care and Related Services, Tree Health
Recognizing outbreaks, understanding impacts, and knowing when treatment makes sense This season, many Bay Area homeowners are noticing a dramatic change in their oak trees—thinning canopies, browning leaves, and in some cases, nearly complete defoliation. The cause...
by Ned Patchett Consulting | Apr 16, 2026 | Blog, Tree Health
Recognizing symptoms, understanding impacts, and knowing when treatment makes sense Spring is a critical time for tree health—and across the Bay Area, homeowners should be on the lookout for wood-boring insects (WBI), including emerging invasive species like Invasive...
by Ned Patchett Consulting | Feb 20, 2026 | Blog, Seasonal, Tree Care and Related Services, Tree Health
Recognizing symptoms, understanding impacts, and knowing when treatment makes sense Have you noticed Coast live oak leaves turning yellow, distorted, or taking on a burned appearance? Across the Bay Area, there has been an increase in activity from a pest called the...
