Dear Arborist: Will Roundup overspray hurt my nearby trees?
Dear Tom, I was planning to spray Roundup on some blackberry roots/stems near newly-planted Excelsa cedars. If I spray, will the nearby...
How to Prepare Your Property for a Windstorm
Conduct a home safety evaluation, including nearby trees. Are there obvious cracks in their trunks? Are any trees leaning? Do you notice...
Can I really overwater my trees in the summer months?
Yes! Overwatering is one of the biggest issues I see during the hot summer months. It can be difficult to diagnose because many signs of...
Spring Pruning Made Easy
You look at your ornamental trees and shrubs and feel like they need pruning, but where do you begin. The first pruning cuts made should...
The Plum Leafroller: A Local Pest
Pest: Plum Leafroller How to identify if your tree has it. The plum leafroller is a worm that rolls up the leaves like a cigar. Observe...
5 DIY Curb Appeal Upgrades
Are you prepping your home for sale this summer? There are several easy, inexpensive things you can do to enhance the curb appeal of your...
Five alternative privacy screen ideas
We love arborvitae (or Emerald Green); it’s the classic privacy screen. But if you’re looking to mix it up a bit, here's some ideas:...
Should I have my trees wind-sailed?
What is wind sailing? Wind sailing is a branch thinning pruning technique done by removing branches to reduce the overall foliage of a...
Ways You Can Help Mitigate Climate Change with Trees
A recent report by the University of Washington details the Puget Sound Region’s warmer future under climate change. Rising sea levels,...
After the Wind
Your house and sanity survived the Big Wind Storm but now you're worried about your large evergreen trees. And, your yard or street is...
