6 Easy Ways to Celebrate Earth Day

Father and young child planting a young tree together in a lush green park, celebrating Earth Day and the importance of urban tree planting in Seattle and the Pacific Northwest.

Celebrate Earth Day by changing some habits. These local Seattle tree care professionals offer advice. In the fight against environmental degradation and climate change, everyone has a way to help. As a society, we have a lot of work to do but that doesn’t mean there aren’t small steps that individuals can take to help…

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Where Did The Christmas Tree Come From?

Decorated Christmas tree with red ornaments, bows, and berries beside a window, illustrating the holiday tradition of using evergreen trees in Seattle homes.

Tree Service Experts in Seattle, WA Share the History of the Christmas Tree What’s The Origin Of The Christmas Tree? The Christmas tree dates back centuries, where the tradition of celebrating the seasons started in 16th-century Germany. This is where the Christians began tree decorating or making pyramid-shaped wood stacks if times were tough. Additionally,…

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On the road for a food drive with Seattle Tree Care

Seattle Tree Care Mobile Food Drive flyer for Ballard Food Bank listing accepted donation items including peanut butter, canned goods, pasta, coffee, and vegan and gluten-free options, collected by STC arborists while on the road from December 21 to January 29.

This year, we feel extremely lucky to be in the tree business. Normally, we feel lucky to be in the tree business because we love trees. But this year, as we watch our friends, family, and fellow community members struggle with unemployment due to COVID, we feel lucky to be in an industry surviving the…

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Whiskey and chainsaws!

Seattle Tree Care arborist sharpening a Stihl chainsaw blade alongside bottles of Woodinville Triple Barrel Blended Whiskey, connecting the craftsmanship of tree work with the wood used in whiskey barrel production.

Two things that don’t normally go well together made an amazing pair thanks to the work of our owner, Peter, our climber, Chase, and our all-terrain crane. When a few tall maples behind the Woodinville Whiskey Co.’s patio area started to drop limbs, they gave Seattle Tree Care a call to help make their outdoor…

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Seattle Tree Care Welcomes New Team Members!

Seattle Tree Care welcomes nine new team members in branded orange uniforms, showcasing the company's growing arborist crew serving the greater Seattle area.

The Seattle Tree Care family welcomed nine new team members in the past two months! The reverberations of COVID-19 meant some of our employees moved away, either back home or to somewhere new. With this unfortunate loss, our company had the chance to cultivate new growth, much like how an expert tree pruning can transform…

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Tips to Avoid Overwatering a Newly Planted Tree

Parent and child watering a newly planted young tree with a green watering can, illustrating proper tree care and watering techniques for new trees in Seattle yards.

You can trust the knowledge and experience of the professionals at Seattle Tree Care because they have the training and the hands-on experience to get the job done right the first time! Trees are tall, magnificent creatures that add so many benefits to our lives. This includes cleaning the air we breathe as well as…

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STC Arborists Are Committed to Providing Consistent Care in Times of Calm & Crisis

Close-up of white blossoms and budding flowers on a fruit tree branch in early spring, signaling the ideal time for spring tree care and pruning services in Seattle, WA.

In response to the COVID-19 crisis on March 23, 2020, Governor Inslee issued an Executive Order called “Stay at Home, Stay Healthy”. To limit infection statewide this order directs all movement to cease except for the business which provide essential services to support critical infrastructure, public safety & well-being. The order provides a list of…

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What’s The Best Time To Prune Trees? Winter

Seattle Tree Care arborist smiling while harnessed in climbing gear and holding a chainsaw during a tree removal job in a Pacific Northwest forest setting.

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

Seattle Tree Care arborist in a branded bucket truck trimming a large topiary hedge at a children's play park, demonstrating the company's commitment to community tree care services in the Seattle area.

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!

Row of mature oak trees casting shade across a lush green urban park, showcasing the beauty and benefits of healthy trees in Seattle neighborhoods.

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 Tree: A Celebration of Spring

Close-up of white and pink cherry blossom flowers blooming on a tree branch against a blue spring sky in Seattle, WA.

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 cultivars,…

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