When winter’s chill arrives in Napa Valley, many homeowners think trees go dormant and are safe from disease — but that’s not always true. Some tree diseases thrive in cooler weather or become more obvious when leaves are gone and structure is exposed. Understanding common winter tree diseases helps you protect your landscape before costly damage happens. At Mike’s Tree Service, we help homeowners identify, prevent, and manage winter tree diseases so trees stay healthy year-round.
Learn professional pruning techniques for healthy tree growth. Mike’s Tree Service shares arborist tips for proper pruning in Napa Valley.
Learn why regular tree inspections are essential for Napa homeowners. Spot structural issues, detect disease early, and protect your property with Mike’s Tree Service.
Learn how to prepare your Napa Valley trees for winter rain and storms. Expert tips from Mike’s Tree Service on pruning, inspections, mulch, and drainage.
Winter is the ideal time for tree inspections in Napa Valley. Learn why winter conditions reveal hidden issues and how Mike’s Tree Service protects your property.
Prepare your trees for Napa’s rainy winter season. Mike’s Tree Service provides expert pruning, inspections, and maintenance to keep your property safe.
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.
