Trees | Natives
We strongly believe in preserving all life and working with nature, instead of trying to fight it.
There are plenty of fancy, exotic trees that flourish in San Diego County’s “mediterranean” climate, but as the most biodiverse region in the contiguous US, we also have quite a few “local hits”. What are the advantages of natives? Most importantly, after thousands of years of adaptation, they tend to become quite suited to the region, able to leverage environmental resources while compensating for deficiencies: In a million years, did anybody ever have to fertilize, mulch, or water a wild tree? Also, when you plant native, you do your part to preserve and restore the natural biome, and that’s something to be proud of. For more information, see our resource on native species.
Neonicotinoid use has been linked in a range of studies to adverse ecological effects, including honeybee colony collapse disorder (CCD) and loss of birds due to a reduction in insect populations but of course with big corporations, the findings have been conflicting, and thus controversial. In 2013, the European Union and other non-EU countries restricted the use of certain neonicotinoids. Recently, the EU banned the three main neonicotinoids (clothianidin, imidacloprid and thiamethoxam) for all outdoor uses. Several states in the United States have also restricted usage of neonicotinoids out of concern for pollinators and bees.
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We work with the best suppliers of organic fertilizer nutrients to create the correct blend for your plants and trees.
Our philosophy: Create a healthy balance in nature through healthy soil (living compost) and insect and plant diversity—working with Mother Nature instead of fighting her.
“In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks.”
“The clearest way into the Universe is through a forest wilderness.”
“Between every two pines is a doorway to a new world.”
— John Muir
