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Tree Care

Dormant vs Dead Trees: How to Tell the Difference

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…
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Tree Care

Have Trees Near Power Lines? Here’s What To Do

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…
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Pests & Diseases

Oak Tree Decline: Signs, Symptoms & Prevention

“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.
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Tree Care

Tree Care Myths That Are Harmful To Trees

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…
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Team & Community

One Very Large Caterpillar Gets a Haircut from Seattle Tree Care

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…
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Choosing the Right Tree Service Company

Tree Care

How to Choose the Best Tree Service Company for Your Needs

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.…
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Tree Care

Bare-Root Tree Planting to Celebrate Arbor Day

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

6 Easy Ways to Celebrate Earth Day

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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Tree Care

Should I Remove Vines Growing On My Trees?

Here in the Emerald City, we are lucky to encounter lush, tree-lined vistas throughout our urban environment. Trees help create healthy ecosystems, increase property values, and contribute to a well-functioning and effective network of public utilities. But not all greenery is created equal! We see a mosaic of native, ornamental, and invasive species interact in…
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Pests & Diseases

Evergreens Turning Brown: Causes, Prevention & Treatment

Seattle Tree Care Explains the Impact Weather Can Have on Evergreens What Causes Evergreens to Change Color? Evergreens bring a splash of green to Seattle 365 days a year. But what happens when the gorgeous green starts turning brown? If you’re worried about your Evergreen plants or are looking for ways to keep them healthy,…
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Tree Care

Where Did The Christmas Tree Come From?

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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Tree Care

On the road for a food drive with Seattle Tree Care

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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