Apr 11, 2025 | General Tree-Related Tips
When temperatures rise, do you find twigs and small branches scattered across your yard? Fragments continuously falling from your tree might not seem as significant as a massive limb crashing down, but they could indicate that your tree is handling something...
Mar 11, 2025 | General Tree-Related Tips
If you have a tree that doesn’t look healthy, you might ask yourself, what do trees need to live? Beyond the basics of sunlight and water, things like soil quality, airflow for the leaves, and fertilizer provide benefits. For any questions about your tree’s...
Mar 4, 2025 | Stump Grinding Services
After a tree comes down, one stubborn piece of the job is almost always left behind: the stump. It sits there at ground level, and sooner or later every Fresno property owner asks the same thing. Is it OK to just leave a tree stump in the ground, or do you need to...
Feb 21, 2025 | General Tree-Related Tips
Typically, you’ll find professional land clearing a necessary first step in preparing land for construction, managing agriculture, or diving into the real estate marketing side of things. As the leading provider of land clearing and tree services in Clovis, CA, Cut...
Feb 8, 2025 | General Tree-Related Tips
Have you ever wondered how seasons and trees work together? As a provider of trusted tree services in Madera, CA, Cut Rite Tree Service fully understands seasonal impacts on trees. Let’s dive into how your local climate influences tree growth below. ...
Jan 21, 2025 | Tree Removal Services
Cutting down trees is difficult work, which is why home and business owners should rely on professional arborists to handle the job safely. But if you’re going to attempt to do it yourself, knowing how to make a tree fall a certain way can save lives and...
Jan 8, 2025 | Stump Grinding Services
A tree’s roots are the foundation of its health and stability, but they do not always stay where you want them. When roots start lifting a sidewalk, cracking a driveway, pushing against your home’s foundation, or breaking the surface and becoming a...
Nov 21, 2024 | General Tree-Related Tips
Do you ever wonder how construction crews have lots of space to build structures? Lot clearing plays a significant role in construction projects, yet not everybody understands the importance of the service. It’s essential for everything from minor backyard...
Nov 8, 2024 | Tree Care Services
Trees look dependable, but a lot can go wrong when they face severe storms. Your safety depends on tree stability, and sometimes, hazardous trees aren’t obvious. When you have a tree emergency on your hands, call Cut Rite Tree Service, a certified tree...
Sep 21, 2024 | Tree Removal Services
Did you recently experience severe weather and one of your trees took significant damage? You should consider scheduling storm damage tree removal. As Kingsburg’s top-rated tree service experts, Cut Rite Tree Service knows when they can save...
Sep 8, 2024 | Tree Planting Guide
Moving an established tree is one of the most stressful things you can do to it, so timing matters more than almost any other decision. Get the timing right and a transplanted tree barely skips a beat. Get it wrong and you can stress or kill a healthy specimen in a...
Aug 8, 2024 | General Tree-Related Tips
You plant a tree as a young homeowner, and a few years later you find yourself wondering whether your kids, or even your grandkids, will sit in its shade. So how long does a tree live in Fresno, CA? The honest answer is that it depends enormously on the species and on...
Jul 21, 2024 | General Tree-Related Tips
Fresno neighborhoods are friendly, but that does not mean you want to share every backyard barbecue with the houses on all sides. A row of privacy trees gives you a living screen that softens the view, cuts noise, blocks wind, and adds real beauty and shade to your...
May 8, 2024 | Tree Removal Services
One of our infamous Central Valley windstorms rolls through, the soil is already soaked from a December rain, and that big tree you always worried about is suddenly lying across your driveway, your fence, or the corner of your roof. It is a stressful, disorienting...
Mar 21, 2024 | General Tree-Related Tips
Healthy trees are one of the best investments you can make in a Fresno property. They cut your summer cooling bills, raise your home’s value, and make the whole street more livable. But our Central Valley climate is hard on trees: long stretches of...
Jan 21, 2024 | General Tree-Related Tips
A dying tree rarely fails overnight. It sends warning signs for months, and catching them early is the difference between saving the tree and paying for an emergency removal after a limb lands on your roof. If you are trying to figure out how to tell if a tree is...
Dec 21, 2023 | General Tree-Related Tips
Most of us can name a tree’s roots, trunk, and leaves, but a tree is a far more sophisticated living system than those three words suggest. Each major part is built from smaller working pieces, and every one of them has a job to do. Understanding the parts of a...
Dec 8, 2023 | Tree Planting Guide
Few places in the country are better suited to growing peaches than the Central Valley. Fresno County is one of the largest peach and stone-fruit producing regions in the United States, and that same warm, sunny climate that supplies the nation also makes the backyard...
Nov 21, 2023 | General Tree-Related Tips
Palm trees tower over Fresno yards and line streets all across the Central Valley, so it is natural to assume that something that tall must be anchored by deep, sprawling roots. The short answer is no. Palm trees do not have deep roots. A palm grows a shallow, fibrous...
Nov 8, 2023 | General Tree-Related Tips
Tree trunk splitting is exceedingly common and can significantly reduce a tree’s structural integrity. Some trees even fall due to severe trunk splits, creating a significant safety hazard that can jeopardize your property as well as your family’s well-being. However,...
Oct 21, 2023 | Tree Care Services
Like humans, trees are susceptible to numerous diseases that adversely affect their health, appearance, and more. Some tree diseases can wreak havoc on a tree’s well-being and even cause it to die prematurely. Unfortunately, many Paso Robles residents don’t know how...
Sep 8, 2023 | Tree Care Services
What is tree surgery, and when is it necessary? In this post, Cut Rite Tree Service, Fresno’s reliable tree trimming team, explains more about this task and how it relates to pruning trees. What Is Tree Surgery? The term refers to various actions tree...
Aug 21, 2023 | General Tree-Related Tips
How to tell if a tree is overwatered is a surprisingly common concern for local gardeners. Unfortunately, it’s often difficult to tell because the signs of too much watering might only show up sometime later. In this article, Cut Rite Tree Service’s reliable...
Aug 8, 2023 | General Tree-Related Tips
If you’ve ever noticed a beautifully shaped tree in someone’s yard or garden, chances are it didn’t get that way by accident. The owner has likely devoted time and resources to actively influence the specimen’s growth for aesthetic and practical purposes. So how does...
Jun 21, 2023 | General Tree-Related Tips
Trees lean to one side or another for various reasons. Some experience strong winds that cause them to lean, while others grow askew trying to reach sunlight. However, many Paso Robles, CA, residents don’t know how far a tree can leave before it falls. So, how far can...
Jun 8, 2023 | General Tree-Related Tips
Many trees grow extremely tall and tower over most residential properties. Exceedingly large trees can leave Fresno, CA, residents awestruck, causing them to wonder, “Do trees ever stop growing?” That’s why Cut Rite Tree Service is here to teach you if trees...
May 21, 2023 | General Tree-Related Tips
California residents enjoy the beautiful trees in their neighborhood, but what happens when you experience problems with a neighbor’s tree? The state controls a lot of aspects regarding tree disputes between neighbors, with California tree root damage laws affecting...
May 8, 2023 | Palm Tree Services
Palm trees define the Central Valley skyline, and a healthy one can lift the curb appeal of any Fresno property. However, palms have a habit of getting taller than homeowners bargained for, which leads to the common question: “How do I stop my palm tree from...
Apr 21, 2023 | General Tree-Related Tips
Some codominant trees may grow to magnificent heights without any serious problems. However, codominant trees with weak branch connections may pose serious safety concerns for property owners. Codominant trees constantly battle for available nutrients, increasing the...
Apr 8, 2023 | Palm Tree Services
Palm trees are everywhere in Fresno, and a tidy one is a real point of pride. The trouble starts when those big fronds turn brown and drop. They pile up on the roof, clog the gutters, scatter across the driveway, and stack up faster than you can keep up with. If you...
Mar 8, 2023 | Tree Planting Guide
If you garden anywhere in the Central Valley, you already know the two facts that shape every planting decision: water is limited, and the summers are brutal. Fresno regularly sees stretches of 100-plus-degree days, and California has cycled through one drought after...
Jan 8, 2023 | Palm Tree Services
Many property owners choose to keep potted palm trees to meet their property’s decorative and shade needs. While palm trees thrive in coastal conditions, growing these trees in potted environments presents a number of challenges. Fortunately, our team at Cut Rite Tree...
Dec 21, 2022 | Tree Removal Services
Tree removal equipment helps tree experts remove trees safely, effectively, and efficiently. Trees provide tremendous amounts of beauty, shade, and habitats for natural life. Unfortunately, dying trees pose serious safety concerns for homeowners. Always...
Dec 8, 2022 | General Tree-Related Tips
Trees provide an essential function in suburban neighborhoods. Tree service contractors in Clovis, CA, understand the importance of trees to provide green spaces for people to enjoy all year round. Beautiful trees increase suburban properties’ value and protect...
Nov 21, 2022 | Professional Tree Services
Fresno requires permits for removing, trimming, and pruning trees. You must also hire a company specializing in tree removal in Fresno, CA and not remove or prune a tree yourself. Keep reading to learn how to get a tree removal permit and save yourself the hassle. ...
Nov 8, 2022 | General Tree-Related Tips
Driving through an autumn forest is one of nature’s most exquisite pleasures. The fierce colors draw the eye and give a sense of wonder every year. Shortly after this spectacular sight, the leaves drop to reveal the stark naked trees of winter. Why do leaves...
Oct 21, 2022 | Tree Care Services
Trees provide immense beauty to properties. Chinese hackberries glow splendid yellow in the fall, while skyline ashes offer ample shade for sunny California days. Tall trees containing moisture and sap attract lightning during storms and provide targets for powerful...
Oct 8, 2022 | Professional Tree Services
Cut Rite Tree Service is one of the few arborist-owned companies operating in Clovis with a Google Guarantee, helping thousands of potential customers find us amongst millions of seemingly identical tree services available. Our customer service reps and tree care...
Jun 21, 2022 | Tree Care Services
Are you stumped on how to revive your once healthy and statuesque trees? Fires can cause varying degrees of damage to plants and wildlife. That said, not all trees exposed to flames die. With wildfire season worsening every year here in California, it’s...
Apr 21, 2022 | General Tree-Related Tips
If a city official or a neighbor has ever told you that the big oak in your yard is a “heritage tree,” it pays to understand exactly what that means before you do anything to it. A heritage tree is not just an old or pretty tree. It is a tree that local...
Mar 23, 2022 | General Tree-Related Tips
When it comes to cultivating the ideal outdoor spaces on your residential or commercial property, knowledge is power. Understanding how to identify common Fresno trees can help you make informed decisions regarding your property maintenance and landscaping endeavors. ...
Feb 23, 2022 | Tree Trimming Guide
Lush and healthy trees can optimize curb appeal, add beauty to your landscape, and increase property value. However, when tree branches are long, they bend over the house and become a safety hazard during lousy weather. Wondering how to trim tall trees? Are there...
Jul 18, 2026 | Stump Grinding Services
Most stump grinding jobs in Fresno run between $100 and $400 per stump, with the typical single backyard stump landing around $150 to $250. A small fruit-tree or crepe myrtle stump sits at the low end. A wide valley oak stump, or a clumping cluster of palm or...
Jul 10, 2026 | Seasonal Tree Care Guide
When Fresno hits 100 degrees for a week straight, your trees are under more stress than at any other time of year. The single most important thing you can do is water deep and slow at the drip line, not at the trunk, and do it early in the morning. That one habit...
Jul 2, 2026 | Tree Trimming Guide
The average tree trimming cost Fresno homeowners pay runs about $300 to $1,500 per tree. A small crape myrtle or a young Modesto ash might cost $250 to $400. A mid-size Chinese pistache or sycamore lands somewhere in the $450 to $800 range. A tall valley oak, a big...
Jun 18, 2026 | Professional Tree Services
Before you let anyone climb, top, or take down a tree on your Fresno property, run a few quick checks. The single most important one: confirm the company holds an active California contractor’s license, then verify they carry real insurance. That five-minute...
May 19, 2026 | Tree Removal Services
Most tree removals in Fresno run between $400 and $4,000, with the typical backyard job landing somewhere around $900 to $1,800. A small ornamental or a single pygmy date palm sits at the low end. A towering Washingtonia fan palm or a wide valley oak with no truck...
Dec 23, 2025 | Professional Tree Services, Seasonal Tree Care Guide
You’ve made it through another dry Fresno summer. Your trees survived the heat, the drought stress, and months of hard-packed clay soil. Then December rolls around, we get a few good rainstorms, some wind kicks up, and suddenly you’re looking at a downed...
Dec 22, 2025 | Professional Tree Services, Seasonal Tree Care Guide
You just survived a winter storm. A tree branch came down on your roof, or maybe an entire tree toppled onto your fence. Your first thought is probably about cleanup and repairs—but here’s what many Fresno homeowners miss: you’ve got a ticking clock on...
Dec 18, 2025 | Professional Tree Services, Seasonal Tree Care Guide
Tree emergencies don’t follow a schedule, and winter storms during the holiday season create some of the most severe tree hazards property owners face in Fresno. When a tree falls on your home Christmas morning or dangerous branches threaten your property during...