March 21, 2014
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Bishop’s Tree Service branches passion with performance Brian Bishop’s passion for trees shows through clearer than any ray of sunlight breaking in between the leaves of the tallest of canopies. To him, trees are assets that improve our lives in so many different ways. In the more than 30 years that he’s lived in North County and operated Bishop’s Tree Service, his knowledge of the many varieties of trees and the services he provides has continued to grow. Knowing the physiology of the tree — whether it’s defected or diseased — even knowing what the purpose of that tree is, goes a long way in deciding what kind of service is needed. Sometimes, though, the trees don’t serve any purpose except that they’ve grown too large and have become liabilities. In those cases, he doesn’t shy away from telling the resident that it needs to come down. Even though the trees may come out on the losing end at times, Bishop still values the opportunity to improve the relationships between people, properties and trees. Sharing his amassed experience with the resident goes beyond what most other tree service providers will do. That also accounts for the high retention rates of his clientele, who know that he and his
well-trained crews are doing only what’s right and necessary for the overall health of the tree and their property. “I’m in the business because that’s what I love to do,” Bishop said. “I love working with trees, I like working people and I like solving problems.” Sixty percent of Bishop’s Tree Service comes from residential clients with a high referral rate, while the remaining 40 percent comes from commercial businesses. From tree trimming to shaping to large, technical tree removals, the staff of Bishop’s Tree Service, which also includes three certified arborists, ensures that whatever work is being done, will be done correctly. “A bad prune can kill the tree, or significantly shorten its life,” Bishop said. “With proper pruning, you can extend the pruning cycle so that you don’t have to be there as often,” he added. And with Bishop being a certified tree safety professional, the crews take all necessary precautions when beginning any job. Bishop’s Tree Service is also environmentally friendly, with 95 percent of tree waste being recycled for use as ground cover or mulch. To schedule a tree assessment call Bishop’s Tree Service at (760) 720-9649 or visit them online at bishopstreecare.net.
PREPPING FOR EARTH DAY In anticipation of Earth Day April 22, The Grand Del Mar, 5300 Grand Del Mar Court, San Diego, will host a series of events to restore trails at the adjacent Carmel Valley Preserve from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Sundays April 6, April 13 and April 27. Participants will join resort naturalist Dylan Jones on a two-mile hike into the preserve. Upon arrival at the mesa, guests will be provided tools and supplies to trim the native plants and shrubs. Participants will learn about the region’s delicate ecosystem with its wildlife and indigenous plant species. For reservations, call (858) 314-1996. Courtesy photo
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