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At Seattle Tree Care we are joining the effort to minimize the spread of COVID-19. We are taking measures to protect our workers and clients, by observing CDC recommendations. Out of respect to you, our team members will keep 6ft of distance and will not offer to shake your hand. We are also enforcing basic…

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The Best Time To Prune Trees? Winter

Tree Care Specialists in Seattle, Explain Why Pruning in Winter is Essential to the Health and Life of Your Trees Winter temperatures aren’t just hard on people, but animals and even trees have a harder time navigating the freezing weather. During winter, trees are exposed to harsh weather conditions and are highly susceptible to damage.…

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Fun in the Sun: Seattle Children’s PlayGarden

Last week, Seattle Tree Care donated their skilled crew & specialized equipment to help beautify the Seattle Children’s PlayGarden mascot. The garden, playground and community center is located in South Seattle in the Central District just across the street from the NW African American Museum & Jimi Hendrix Park. Our crews spent the day finely…

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Take a Tree Walk!

Summer is almost here, and with long days and hot weather right around the corner, what better way to celebrate than to take a tree walk! But what just is a tree walk? Tree walks are free community events hosted by Trees for Seattle, a community outreach project aimed at getting people engaged with the…

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The Cherry: A Celebration of Spring

Spring is here, and while Washington is certainly abundant in flowers, there is one tree that seems to never fail to astonish: the flowering cherry. Found throughout prominent landmarks in Seattle such as the Quad at UW, cherry trees are just as important culturally as they are agriculturally.   With over 1,000 species, hybrids, and…

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Removing a Tree? Consider Creating a Nurse Log!

While we don’t typically associate trees with hospitals, an arborist is, above all, a tree surgeon, and what is a surgeon without a nurse? Much like wildlife snags, nurse logs further prove that trees are of a great benefit to us, even after they have deceased.   Nurse logs are downed trees that are left…

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Plant a Free Tree with Trees for Seattle!

Summer is here, the sun is (finally) out and you need an excuse to don the gardening gloves and grab a spade. Or maybe you just had a tree removed, and are eager to replant but don’t know where to begin. Look no further than Trees for Seattle! Trees for Seattle is the City of…

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Why Hire an ISA Certified Arborist?

Picking the right arborist can be tricky, especially in a city like Seattle with so many options to choose from! Fortunately, there is a way to prune some of those not-so-suitable candidates from top-notch choices. Just how do you this? The answer lies in the credentials, and in the world of arboriculture, one certification stands…

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Pruning During The Winter

  Did you know that the best time to prune your deciduous trees is during the winter? According to the International Society of Arboriculture, one of the many benefits of pruning during the dormant season is that it allows the wounds from the pruning cuts to heal more quickly. Trees do this by creating a…

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