Trees are part of the urban landscape and enhance our lives in so many ways. Check out these clips of TreeCareLA talking about what we love.
The Greatest Trees of Los Angeles
January 29, 2024 – There is a sycamore in the front yard of my grandparents’ house where my father grew up. It is a giant, towering over the home, the yard…
8 L.A. trees to love that aren’t jacarandas
June 1, 2023 – The blooming of jacarandas often signals the start of pre-summer, the most hopeful time of year. Vacation mode nears when their blue-ish purple flowers holler “party!”
KNX RADIO INTERVIEW – Trees continue to topple across Southern California
March 2, 2023 – Charles gets more on the spate of falling trees from Master Aborist Nick Araya of the firm TreeCareLA.
Discovering Forestry – What’s Different with Trees on the West Coast? (Episode 83)
August 2022 – Joe & Korey sit down with Nick Araya of TREEcareLA and discuss some of the differences in how arboriculture is practiced and perceived in California. Nick shares a lifetime of experiences and advice in a compelling conversation about trees you will not want to miss! (click here for Spotify) (click here for Apple)
SoCal needs to keep vital trees alive despite unprecedented watering restrictions
May 24, 2022 – The lowly sidewalk tree often stands invisible. We rest in its shade, bask in the scent of springtime flowers, and we don’t notice it until it’s gone. But the tree works hard… (click here for the full article)
Thank You Rope Guru!
February 1, 2022 – At the end of 2021, Jamie Goddard of The Rope Guru had an amazing announcement- he and Nick Araya of Tree Care LA had successfully fundraised $5,000… (click here for the full article)
As drought conditions worsen, LA’s trees feel the heat
July 29, 2021 – Interviewed by Chace Beech, Nick Araya talks about drought conditions in Los Angeles and how its impact on our trees… (click here for the full presentation)
Do’s & Don’ts of Tree Care – with Fruit Tree Expert Joanna Glovinsky & Arborist Nick Araya
Fruitstitute’s Joanna Glovinsky & Nick Araya of TreeCareLA explain major Do’s & Dont’s of tree care AND reveal a few dirty arborist tricks to watch out for! (click here to watch)
Tending LA’s Trees: Getting it Right from Juveniles to Giants
January 9, 2020 – Joining the Southern California Horticultural Society this month is arborist Nick Araya, co-owner of TreeCareLA which manages large and old trees in Los Angeles… (click here for the full presentation)
Scientists Seek to Help Troubled Urban Forests
January 30, 2019 by Samantha Harrington – When the Santa Ana winds start gusting in Southern California, the air blows hot, dry, and hard. Even though the winds are a regular feature… (click here for the full article)
Learning Even More About Our Trees
July 21, 2018 by Elizabeth Fuller – As Buzz readers know, we write a lot about our local trees. But it seems like there’s always more to learn…and more great information to pass on to our readers. … (click here for the full article)
Preparing for El Niño’s storms in Los Angeles
December 28, 2015 by Andy Uhler – Giant palm fronds litter the streets and sidewalks of the Hollywood Hills every winter in Los Angeles. Winds pick up steam and … (click here to listen)
28 Things to Prepare for El Niño
October 2015 by Carol Crotta – If El Niño rainfall predictions are correct, this fall and winter could be the answer to drought-relief prayers. As with everything in life, however, be careful what you wish for… (scroll to #20 to see the best part of the article)
Big Trees : Giants Among Us
May 2015 by Nan Sterman – In this episode, we search out some of the champion trees listed on the California Big Tree Registry. …All the way to Los Angeles where, with the help of a big tree hunter, we climb a giant… (click here to watch the episode)
Sunset Pacific Motel Coated White by Artist
April 2015 by Marc Cota-Robles – A French artist visits Los Angeles for his large-scale project: painting 80 foot tall palm trees entirely white. Guess who he hired to paint the trees?!… (click here to see for yourself)
LA Trees and the Drought
October 2014 by Saul Gonzalez – There are millions of trees in Los Angeles, but a growing number of them, both native and non-native, are endangered by the drought, vulnerable to decay, pests and disease as they go without… (click here to listen)
How Far Would You Go To Save a Tree
November 2006 by Karina Nordbak and Nick Araya – Most arborists would agree that a storm-damaged tree lying on a client’s front lawn should quickly end up… (scroll to page 12 to see the rest of the story)
Go Climb a Tree
April 2006 by Barbara Bogaev and Bill Radke – Tree climbing is a lot more sophisticated these days than when you clambered to the top of one as a child… (scroll to the bottom to see and hear our story)
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TreeCareLA is a Los Angeles-based tree care company providing a range of services to homeowners. We are known for our high quality arborist consultation and tree care services. We pride ourselves in the ethical treatment of the urban forest by doing what’s best for each tree whenever possible. Give us a call, send us an email, or fill out our online form. We look forward to caring for your trees!