Pick the right tree when you plant. Know if it is cold hardy or has an invasive root system. Otherwise, you could waste money, time and energy on a tree inappropriate for your neighborhood.
Here in San Diego, we have primarily a desert chaparral ecosystem. We are all reminded every time we see our water bills that is not economically feasible, let alone eco-friendly, to use too much water in our landscapes.
In San Diego, many of us are blessed with more than just an adequate view. Many of my clients have what I call “rock star” views. Every choice we make together to accentuate this view is aesthetically crucial.
