Bob Loft the Tree Trimmer

Whether you'd just like to spruce up the look of your yard, or you're planning on enhancing your home's curb appeal before you sell, here are some quick and easy landscaping tips to enhance the value of your home: bobloftthetreetrimmer.com/landscaping-tips-to-increase-the/

Are you thinking about removing one of the treasured trees in your yard? If so, there’s another decision you’ll soon need to make whether to leave the stump, grind it down or remove it altogether. Here's everything you need to know to make an informed decision: bobloftthetreetrimmer.com/to-grind-or-not-to-grind-that-is/

In this day and age there is, as they say, an app for everything. Thanks to work by the U.S. Forest Service and a number of private-sector partners and educational institutions, there is an app for analyzing everything from your tree’s energy savings to its predicted growth rate. Even better, it’s free. Check out the i-Tree app and download it here: bobloftthetreetrimmer.com/high-tech-tree-care-for-free/

Happy Memorial Day! Let us take a moment to honor all the brave men and women who have died defending out freedom.

Ready to plant a new tree or two around the yard? Great idea! Before you begin, consider these drought-resistant trees that grow well right here in the Conejo Valley: bobloftthetreetrimmer.com/drought-years-no-problem-with-th/

Take one look around your neighborhood and you’ll see that we’ve definitely moved from autumn to early winter. But with such a barren look to so many trees, how can you tell if they’re just going through the normal winter cycle or perhaps have an issue with pests or disease? Read more about the signs and symptoms of trouble with your trees here: bobloftthetreetrimmer.com/is-it-just-winter-or-is-my-tree-/

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays!

With many trees losing their leaves and fall gradually turning into winter, you might think this is the time when your yard’s landscaping is ready for a nice rest. That’s partly true, but it's also a great time to lay the groundwork for a beautiful spring revival. Here are tips to get it right: bobloftthetreetrimmer.com/fall-winter-landscape-planning/

Here's wishing you a safe and healthy Thanksgiving!

Happy Veteran's Day! And we offer our gratitude to all the men and women who have served our country.

Even though it’s been a strange year (to put it mildly), one thing is as normal as can be: the change of season. Click here bit.ly/3oCrwUU for some tips on what you can do over the fall and winter to make sure your trees and garden are lush and healthy come spring.

Enhancing your home's curb appeal not only makes you the envy of the neighborhood - it increases the value of your home! Here are eight tips to ensure the health of your trees and landscaping, and give your yard a designer's touch: bobloftthetreetrimmer.com/making-the-most-of-2020/

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If you enjoy hiking around our local trails in the Conejo Valley, you’ll notice that the ground around our beautiful oak trees is generally a wonderful carpet of organic material. How about the material around the trees in your yard? Here's the key to keeping YOUR trees healthy -- piles of organic material around them or not. bobloftthetreetrimmer.com/the-key-to-healthy-trees/

There’s always a nice sense of accomplishment after planting a new tree, shrub or bed of flowers. To put the finishing touch on that job, though, there’s one more thing to do: add mulch. It adds the final accent that makes your handiwork look professional and polished. Here are some pros and cons to consider when you decide between organic mulch or inorganic: bobloftthetreetrimmer.com/the-beauty-of-mulch/#more-186

As we all take precautions to protect our health, may we also take time to enjoy this wonderful 4th of July weekend! Happy 4th, everyone!

Happy Memorial Day! Wishing you and yours a safe and healthy holiday.

In this time of isolation, it’s more important than ever to maintain connections. So this year I wish you and yours a union in spirit as you experience the blessings of Easter. Stay safe, my friends, stay healthy.

Are you planning on planting some trees before spring is here? Great! Now is the time, and one of the first decisions is to choose a potted tree or "bare root" tree. Here are some things to think about before you head down to the nursery: bobloftthetreetrimmer.com/the-beauty-of-bare-roots/

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With winter storms coming, it's time to assess the health of your trees. Unfortunately, sometimes it’s necessary to remove a tree because it poses a potential danger. If you suspect one of your trees may fall in a storm, it’s time to act - here's how to tell if your trees are healthy or not: bobloftthetreetrimmer.com/are-your-trees-ready-for-a-storm/