Tree Care

How to Use Mulch to Keep Seattle Trees Healthy

August 27, 2021

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…

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Debunking Tree Myths Seattle

Tree Care Myths That Are Harmful To Trees

June 7, 2021

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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Choosing the Right Tree Service Company

How to Choose the Best Tree Service Company for Your Needs

May 1, 2021

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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multiple buckers of different colors with small plants, all sitting in a grassy field

Bare-Root Tree Planting to Celebrate Arbor Day

April 9, 2021

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

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6 Easy Ways to Celebrate Earth Day

April 2, 2021

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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5 Signs it’s Time to Cut Down Your Tree

March 1, 2021

Expert Arborists in Seattle, WA, Will Discuss Tree Illnesses and When You Should Have Your Tree Cut Down Your Guide to Tree Removal Trees live for hundreds of years. They are hardy and very much needed for many species to survive in the world. But sometimes, cutting down a tree is necessary for the protection…

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Should I Remove Vines Growing On My Trees?

February 16, 2021

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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Where Did The Christmas Tree Come From?

December 23, 2020

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

December 21, 2020

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!

December 11, 2020

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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A clearing of trees are shrouded in smoke.

Tree Maintenance for Fire Mitigation

December 1, 2020

Drought and carelessness have resulted in a wildfire season that lasts for months on the West Coast. Flora and fauna fall victim to the heat and flames, smoke and ash make the air unbreathable, and people are losing their homes and even their lives. As the fires creep closer, homeowners on the West Coast may…

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Can You Save a Tree Struck by Lightning?

November 19, 2020

Expert Arborists in Seattle, WA, Share Important Information About Proper Care for a Tree Struck by Lightning The Aftermath When a Tree is Struck by Lightning When a tree is struck by lightning, you may see minimal outward damage, but it doesn’t mean that the tree is fine. Lightning is incredibly powerful and anytime it…

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