Emergency Storm Damage and Tree Cleanup in the Pacific Northwest
We all want our homes to be safe for ourselves, family, and friends. When a wind or snow storm visits us in the Pacific Northwest, a broken tree branch or a tree may fall on our property. Our ISA Board Certified Master Arborist is able to help by safely removing…
Worried About the Wind?
So we’re experiencing the first big blow of the season. Normal weather includes several windstorms each year where wind speeds are in the 20 to 30 mph range. Unusual though, this evening’s weather is coming from the east. That means some trees may not be optimized for the force of…
Why I Like Pruning Japanese Maple Trees
Simply put, pruning Japanese maples brings me joy. Whether a full-grown specimen (Did you know? – Japanese maples can reach 50 feet in height and grow for over 100 years.) or a miniature laceleaf variety, these trees have a natural aesthetic that fits almost any garden. Their structure allows them…
How Do You Prune Fruit Trees?
How do you prune a fruit tree? In most cases, the goal for residential fruit trees is twofold – optimize fruit production and make it look good. The most common pruning mistake with fruit trees is removing all upright shoots leaving many trees in a mushroom-like shape. During this process,…
Adopt a Tree Walk and Talk at Lakewold Gardens
It was a clear summer day on June 25th, 2023 when we enjoyed a stroll through the beautifully landscaped grounds of Lakewold Gardens. A small group of visitors joined us as we walked and talked about some of the private garden’s iconic trees.
Hiring a Tree Service – Workers Comp
How can you know if the Tree Service you are hiring is legit? Here in Washington State it is relatively easy to find out about a company through the state’s Labor and Industries website. www.lni.wa.gov At the state’s website you can follow the links through the lookup a contractor section…
A Case Study in Conservation Arboriculture.
This post highlights a greater need for eduction in terms of care of large trees. We use the term “conservation” to convey the thought of preserving valuable resources. In this case, the resource is a large cottonwood tree. The Poplar genus is often regarded as a weed tree in the…
Another One Bites the Dust or “Stop Cutting Down Nice Trees!”
One of the things that gets my blood boiling, (or my sap flowing, to speak as a tree), is when I hear about trees that have been declared “rotten” by someone who does not know what they are talking about. Even worse is when it is proclaimed to be so…