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Tree Trimming in Rancho Murieta

Rancho Murieta is in our area. Call (279) 256-3385 and we'll book a pro who covers this side of Sacramento County.

Tell us about the gate when you call. It saves a trip.

A gated place in the foothills

Rancho Murieta is a census-designated place in Sacramento County, and a guard-gated community. It's in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, about 25 miles east of Sacramento. The 2020 census counted 5,903 people on 12.1 square miles.

The main road in is State Route 16, also known as Jackson Road or the Jackson Highway. It runs east and west and links the area to the Sacramento metro area on one side and Amador County on the other.

The community has three reservoirs: Calero, Chesbro and Clementia. They pump in water from the nearby Cosumnes River.

Getting through the gate

A gate changes how a job works. The pro needs a way in, and so does the truck. Here are the things to have ready when you call.

1. Your street and lot number.
2. Whether the pro needs a gate code, a guest pass or a call-in.
3. Where a truck can park, and how wide the drive is.
4. Any rules about work hours or noise.

We pass that along to the pro, so the visit goes smoothly.

Heat and thirsty trees

Summer heat is the shared problem. The Sacramento Tree Foundation says heat stress shows up as wilting leaves, drooping branches, crispy brown or yellow spots and curling leaves.

Its advice for established trees is a slow soak about once a month in dry months, with the water reaching 12 to 18 inches deep. Use a soaker hose or a low-set sprinkler. Skip rocks and decomposed granite around the roots, since the foundation says they trap heat.

The foundation also says some native trees need no summer water in normal years. Know your tree before you turn on the hose.

Whose rules?

Folsom's permit rules stop at the city line, and Rancho Murieta lies outside it. Check with your community association about trees on your lot, then ask the county about any big oak work.

What it costs in Rancho Murieta

Pros may bill by the hour. Thumbtack says trimmers charge $60 to $80 an hour, on average, while Homeyou lists $86 to $148. A longer drive can add to the bill.

For one medium tree, Homeyou's Sacramento-area range is $437 to $649. The pro gives you a price after the visit.

Winter is a good time to book

The Sacramento Tree Foundation says pruning is best done in winter, when trees aren't actively growing. The City of Folsom's standards name winter as an ideal season too.

Booking now for a winter job gives you time to sort out gate rules and to check with your community association. It also gives you time to get a second quote, if you want one.

Winter also makes dead limbs easier to spot, since UC notes that bare trees show their branches and any mistletoe clearly.

Next door

Neighbors we cover: Rancho Cordova, Cameron Park and Shingle Springs. Heat tips are on the stress guide. You can also visit the Folsom page or the towns list.