By Dan November 05, 2010
Darren did a great job for us... especially regarding stumping, they cut down even deeper than promised which was excellent! this page has an outdated phone number too i noticed the real one is 570-9880 ...read more
By Rea King October 30, 2009
"I would just like to thank you for the work your crew performed on three trees at my home in Hope Ranch. The large Liquid Amber Trees were weighted to the point that one large limb fell late last week causing considerable damage to one side of the tree. Your expertise in reducing the trees in size and volume made me realize how important it is to hire someone who has the knowledge necessary to do this properly. The trees are a major focal point at the entry to my property and I am grateful they could be saved. Additionally, a Stone Pine that was very weighted and listing over the driveway was reduced in volume and weight and now looks terrific. I highly recommend your company and will pass my positive experience on to many of my friends. Thank you." Suzy Stein Santa Barbara Resident ...read more
By Melissa July 21, 2009
Agnew Tree Service is the best man for the job! He's honest & does wonderful work. Has done my trees for 10+ years! ...read more
The benefits of composting are amazing. Does your gardener actively compost? ...read more
By Dave's Organic Gardening December 01, 2016
It's that time again, most of the plants and lawn are dormant but the weeds aren't. It's their time to grow, seed and take over your landscape. So what do I do? Use weedkillers and herbicides? Hire Joe shmoe to pull the weeds? Well, pulling weeds is not as easy as it would seem and many people do it wrong. It takes time and patience, but if you do it right, you can get up to 95% of the roots of the weeds and never see that weed alive in your yard again. First things first, take a walk around your yard and look for weeds that are about to seed. Like dandelions, and gentle pick them and put them in a garbage can so no seeds get blown all over your landscape. After you have gentle picked the seeding weeds and disposed of them, find an area of your landscape that you want to start weeding. The easiest way is to water the area you want to weed the night before you weed. Give the area a deep soaking so your success rate is higher at getting all the roots of the weeds. Next, get a towel or something to protect your knees and lay it down by the area your weeding. You don't need any special tools, though you may want to get a pair of gloves. Picking the actual weed is an art. A lot of people make the mistake of pulling to hard and breaking the weed off at the base, leaving the roots in the ground. First grab the weed firmly but not so hard that you break the stem of the weed. Second, start to pull, but do it slowly. This is where many others make the mistake of pulling to fast and the weed breaks off with the roots in the ground (any time roots are left in the ground, your gonna get a return of that weed.) Keep pulling slowly, don't rush the process. Once, you have pulled the entire weed out, it will look like the pic to the left. There will be soil around the roots. Once you have de-rooted the weed, take the root and tap them against the ground several times so all the soil falls of the root. Make a pile for your weeds and repeat the process. It can be timely and boring but it is the best way to get rid of those annoying weeds with out putting nasty chemicals on the weeds. After you are done with that area that is freshly weeded, I highly recommend taking your foot and compressing the areas where there is loose soil and tamp down the soil. It also helps to put a thick layer of mulch on top of your de-weeded area to help prevent more weeds in the future. Do this and eventually you will have a beautiful landscape with barely any weeds and fresh mulch. Once mulch is a part of your landscape you will notice less weeds and if you do get weeds, they are easier to pull in the mulch. If you need any help with your weeds, give me a ring I'd love to help you manage your weeds and can help you put fresh mulch down. Cheers and Happy Gardening! - Dave (805) 637-0404 ...read more
By Dave's Organic Gardening February 15, 2013
Trimming Fruit Trees&Roses in Santa Barbara Organic Dave:Posted on Thursday, January 31, 2013 6:33 AM So it's that time again, time to trim your fruit trees and prune back your roses. It's a tedious task but one that will pay you back with many fruits for your labor (sorry). Each tree has different needs and buds differently but most need to be pruned while the trees are dormant. It is also important to note that fruit trees will be pruned differently depending on their age. If you have a young fruit tree, most of your effort should be focused on the shape needed to produce the most fruit. Once the fruit tree is established, then it is the basics of removing dead wood, new shoots and then pruning for the specifics of each tree. Since roses will bloom year round here in Santa Barbara and Montecito, it is a good idea to prune them back and give them a rest before the next blooming season. As a starting rule, it's smart to prune off the weak, thin limbs so when there is new growth and new blooms, the stem can be strong enough to hold up the rose. As with the fruit trees, different types of roses need different types of pruning. So sharpen up your pruners, get on your gloves and get moving in the garden. Do it now for a successful fruit and rose harvest! If your not sure about how to prune your roses or fruit trees. give me a call, I can help! Cheers. Dave (805) 637-0404 ...read more
By Dave's Organic Gardening January 31, 2013
Choosing a tree surgeon, or arborist, is one of the most important parts of owning a healthy tree. Tree surgeons are professionals who are trained to improve the beauty and health of trees and bushes. Doing a little research and asking the right questions can save time and money. ...read more
Average sized cities or larger suburban areas can easily have hundreds of homes that are in desperate need of outdoor maintenance. Some of the homes have not been neglected. The owners simply do not have the tools or skills to trim the trees. Here are a few tips on how to start a tree trimming service... ...read more