Posts by Ethan Childs
How Bark Beetles Are Threatening Seattle’s Iconic Conifers
Learn how bark beetles are threatening Seattle’s conifers and how preventive treatments, drought management, and deep root watering can help protect your trees.
Read MoreLiving Soil: What Is It & Why Is It Essential for Tree Health in Seattle?
Uncover the secrets of living soil in Seattle. From microorganisms to water retention, see how healthy soil supports urban trees in the Pacific Northwest.
Read MoreThe Surprising Way to Save Money on Tree Care in Seattle: Tree Growth Regulators
Discover how tree growth regulators save Seattle homeowners money on pruning, damage repair and tree care. Slower growth means healthier, safer trees for less cost.
Read More5 Common Fungal Diseases Killing Seattle Trees
Discover five prevalent fungal tree diseases in Seattle, including a description of their symptoms, causes, transmission, treatment, and preventive measures.
Read MoreHow to Maximize Fruit Production: A Guide to Boost Your Seattle Fruit Trees’ Yield
Essential tips to maximize fruit production in Seattle’s fruit trees. Discover the vital tree care practices to help your fruit trees produce more and bigger fruit.
Read MoreProtecting Your Trees from Spongy Moths in Seattle and Puget Sound
Safeguard your Seattle trees from the devastating spongy moth! Get the info you need to fight back against this voracious Seattle tree eater!
Read MoreA Pest that Prefers the Cold – Battling Winter Moths
Winter Moths invade Seattle! Uncover the hidden dangers and learn how to protect your trees from these cold-hardy pests. Read on to learn more!
Read More4 Seattle Tree Pests – Recognize the Threat
Four hungry insect pests are threatening your trees. Learn to identify these Seattle tree pests and to recognize the damage they cause.
Read MoreIs Your Tree Sick? 10 Signs and Symptoms to Look For
These ten symptoms of a sick tree can mean that your Seattle tree is unhealthy and needs an arborist inspection and treatment for insect infestation or disease.
Read MoreThe Emerald Ash Borer is Heading to Seattle
The emerald ash borer is an invasive ash tree pest heading toward Seattle. As it devastates ash trees across the country, people ask the same questions. When will EAB arrive in Seattle, what can we do to stop it, and how can we protect our ash trees before it arrives?
Read MoreBronze Birch Borer: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment & Prevention
Bronze birch borer is killing birch trees throughout the King County area. Learn how to spot the early signs and get effective treatment to save your trees.
Read MoreLandscape Fertilization: A Homeowner’s Guide
Trees and shrubs need fertilizer, but at the right time, say Washington-based tree care experts. How to use Fertilizer for Healthy Trees and Shrubs There is a lot of information out there about the best way for a person to keep their yard in the best possible shape. Unfortunately, sometimes sources of this information conflict…
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