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Leaf It to the Experts: Highlights From Our Bakersfield College Tree Workshop

Bringing Certified Arborist Knowledge Straight to Kern County Homeowners If you own a mature tree in Bakersfield, you already know it takes more than an occasional watering to keep it healthy. Heat, drought, pests, and disease all put pressure on the trees that shade our yards and line our streets. That is exactly why our team at General Tree Service, Inc. hosted “Leaf It to the Experts,” a tree and plant care workshop at Bakersfield College on February 18, 2026.

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July 10, 2026
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When Is the Right Time To Plant a Tree in Delano, CA?

Are you looking at your yard and thinking it would benefit from a new tree? Planting at the right season and conditions can give it the best start possible. As the go-to crew for tailored tree services in Delano, CA, we at General Tree Service, Inc. know a thing or two about helping new arboreal specimens thrive. Learn more here. The Ideal Season for Tree Planting and Root Growth When should you plant trees? Let’s go over each season and

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June 29, 2026
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What Are the Most Common Tree Pruning Mistakes?

Are you planning to incorporate pruning sessions into your trees’ maintenance routines? As the crew people trust for tailored tree services in Bakersfield, CA, we at General Tree Service, Inc. have encountered many tree pruning mistakes from well-intentioned but inexperienced property owners. Learn more about them here before you make the first cut. Why Prune Your Trees in the First Place? When done correctly, tree pruning brings many worthwhile advantages, including: Removing problematic crossing or co-dominant limbs for healthy future growth

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June 11, 2026
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How To Know If a Tree Is Dead

Has the big oak tree in your backyard been looking a little rough lately? Has it lost leaves, or are the leaves yellow or less vibrant than usual? Have you noticed some worrying cracks along the trunk or mushrooms around the base? If any of these sounds familiar, you might be wondering how to know if a tree is dead or just struggling. In either case, you need to act because a dead or dying tree can become a serious

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May 29, 2026
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When To Trim Trees in McFarland, CA

Knowing when to trim trees makes a big difference to their growth and safety. Many homeowners wait until there is a problem or just add trimming to their list of weekend chores whenever the mood strikes, but timing matters. Trees trimmed at the right time tend to grow stronger, look better, and pose fewer risks during storms or high winds. So, when should you tackle this project or call a tree service in McFarland, CA, to do it for you?

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May 11, 2026

Honoring the Legacy of Melissa Kay Iger

A Memorial Tree Planting to Celebrate a Life Dedicated to Our Urban Forest At General Tree Service, we believe that trees represent strength, growth, and legacy. Few people embodied those values more than Melissa Kay Iger, whose passion for our community and its urban forest touched countless lives throughout Kern County. Melissa served as Director of the Tree Foundation of Kern for eight years, dedicating her time, energy, and leadership to protecting and growing the local tree canopy. Her work

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May 4, 2026
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