Winter in Napa Valley brings cooler temperatures, steady rain, and occasional high winds — a combination that can put stress on even the healthiest trees. While our region is known for mild winters compared to other parts of the country, the soil saturation and storm activity during December–March can lead to leaning trees, root instability, broken limbs, and unexpected hazards around your property. At Mike’s Tree Service, we’ve helped Napa homeowners care for their trees through every season since 1968. Below is your complete guide to keeping your landscape safe, healthy, and storm-ready this winter.
Your trees bring tremendous value to your Napa property—shade, beauty, property value—but when left unchecked, they can also become liabilities. At Mike’s Tree Service, we help homeowners in Napa County identify risk factors early, avoid costly emergencies, and maintain a healthy, beautiful landscape. Here are five key signs that mean you should schedule a tree inspection and likely corrective work soon.
Keeping your property safe in Napa Valley means more than just maintaining your home — your trees and landscape play a major role in fire risk mitigation too. At Mike’s Tree Service, we help homeowners in Napa prepare their properties so trees become a part of the solution, not the problem. In this post, we’ll cover: What “defensible space” really means around trees How trees can both help and hinder fire protection Practical steps to create and maintain defensible zones Why working with a professional tree service is important
The rainy season in Napa can bring relief — but also risks for your trees and property. At Mike’s Tree Service, we’ve seen how even healthy trees can suffer when heavy rains, wind, and poor drainage combine. Preparing now can prevent damage, avoid costly repairs, and keep your landscape thriving.
Napa’s natural beauty comes with a cost — strong winds, heavy rain, and the occasional winter storm can turn healthy trees into hazards overnight. When a tree falls or large limbs break, homeowners need help fast. That’s where Mike’s Tree Service steps in. We provide 24/7 emergency tree service in Napa, CA , offering rapid response, safe removal, and complete cleanup to protect your home and property.
When a tree comes down, many homeowners assume the job is finished once the branches and trunk are cleared away. But the stump that’s left behind can become a bigger problem than you might think. At Mike’s Tree Service, we specialize in professional stump removal for Napa residents — and here’s why it should be at the top of your to-do list.
When a tree comes down, many Napa homeowners are left with an eyesore: the stump. At first glance it may seem harmless, but ignoring a tree stump can quickly lead to bigger problems. From pests to property damage, delaying stump removal is a mistake. That’s why Mike’s Tree Service in Napa, CA offers expert stump grinding and tree removal services to keep your property safe and beautiful.
Prepare your Napa Valley property for fall fire season. Mike’s Tree Service offers expert pruning, defensible space creation, and fire-safe landscaping.
Protect your Napa, CA trees this fall. Learn expert tips on pruning, inspection, and storm preparedness from Mike’s Tree Service.
In Napa Valley , the transition from a long, dry summer to the first rains of fall brings a welcome change. But for homeowners and vineyard managers, this shift also signals a season of risk: fall storms. Heavy rain and strong winds, combined with drought-stressed trees, can lead to broken branches, uprooted trees, and costly damage to homes, vehicles, and vineyard infrastructure. The good news? With proper preparation, much of this storm damage is preventable .
