Arborists in Seattle help tree owners navigate the process of having a tree removed within city limits.  See our article on the updated Seattle Tree Protection Ordinance Reasons to Remove Trees Trees are an important natural resource that can add tremendous value to the neighborhoods and urban areas in the Seattle area. Unfortunately, too often…

Seattle tree care experts offer advice on how to safely manage trees growing into electrical wires. Homeowners can easily become injured – often fatally – while attempting to trim trees near overhead electrical wires. Though it is tempting to try to save money with this “do-it-yourself” approach, the potential for electrocution is not worth the…

Seattle tree care experts explain the benefits of winter tree pruning Winter is an excellent time to prune dead and hazardous branches out of trees. Why? It’s easier to spot potential hazards such as cracks, defects and deadwood in leafless trees, and apply corrective pruning when necessary.   The Best Time to Identify Tree Issues “Many…

Seattle, WA arborists have the answers for proper tree health care.  Dormancy and Death: How To Spot The Differences Homeowners often call arborists because they think their trees are dead. In reality, they can be dormant, which is why it’s always best to call an expert to assess the situation. There are a few things…

Arborists in Seattle, WA share how homeowners should manage trees near power lines and the best ways to deal with this Trees May Be Too Close to Electrical Wires When it comes to proper tree care, one of the most important things to look out for is safety. Homeowners must pay very close attention to…

“Oak tree decline” is a term used to describe a complex and systemic problem frequently found in oak trees. Unless drastic action is taken, this complex disease usually results in the death of the tree.

Arborists in Washington share all the insider details about proper mulching. The Whats and Whys of Mulch When you see a well-landscaped area, it may well seem like an incredible feat of engineering, or just plain magic. Beautifully placed flowers and trees and impossibly neat beds may seem impossible for anyone less than a professional…

Seattle, WA arborists share how to take care of your trees during the summer months 5 Tips for Summer Tree Care Trees are the oldest living things on the planet. They can live for thousands of years and give life to the world through their production of oxygen and food. They provide shade and offer…

Tree care experts in Seattle debunk dangerous myths and offer solutions to better care for trees.  3 Myths About Tree Care Practices That Should Be Scrapped With so many trees around us in this Emerald City, it’s easy to think tree care should be common knowledge. Unfortunately, trees and shrubs are such a diverse biological…

Once a year, the Seattle Tree Care arborist crew heads to South Seattle to help a large laurel hedge transform into a very leafy caterpillar. Safeguarding the Seattle Children’s PlayGarden, this 100-foot laurel hedge needs just a little bit of coaxing to come out of its slumber and shimmy into its signature caterpillar shape. What…

Arborists in Seattle, WA, Share Tips on Choosing the Right Tree Service Company Choose an Arborist and a Certified Tree Care Team with These Helpful Tips Choosing any home service company requires a little bit of research first. The wrong company can end up making things worse and can cost an arm and a leg.…

Step-by-step instructions describing how to plant a bare-root tree.