The ValleyCrest 'Five' -- Top Tips for Healthy Trees

CALABASAS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 24, 2006--Healthy trees leave
a lasting impression; but if not properly cared for, trees can be the
root of costly repairs. With gusty flows ravaging Southern
California's greenery, prevent wind damage to your trees and property.
The ValleyCrest "Five"

1. Prune your trees thinner on top to reduce stress on branches.
2. Properly stake trees that have been planted within the last
year.
3. Make sure there is proper drainage away from a tree's root
zone.
4. Use a tree fertilizer that promotes root growth and root
density.
5. Regularly prune trees to develop and maintain the healthiest
branch structure possible.




ValleyCrest Tree Care Services

ValleyCrest has turned the science of tree care into an art.

Our people are trained to diagnose potential issues with the health
and safety of your trees and to proactively suggest effective programs
to keep them vibrant. In the 55 years we've been taking care of trees,
we've learned to recognize the tradeoffs between maintenance costs and
property value in order to recommend only practical solutions that we
know work.

ValleyCrest Tree Care Services and ValleyCrest Landscape Maintenance
are divisions of ValleyCrest Companies, the nation's oldest and
largest full service landscape company. Owned by its founding family,
ValleyCrest has over 55 years of experience building and maintaining
some of America's most beautiful landscapes. To learn more about
ValleyCrest and how we can help you take care of your trees, visit
www.valleycrest.com.