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...
Can Christmas Lights Cause Damage to My Trees?
Will your holiday preparations include a magnificent light display? If so, rest assured that despite what you may have heard, Christmas...
Planting Trees: Considering the What, Where, and When
What (and where) to plant. The greatest challenge to planting a tree is deciding which tree. The old adage, "right tree, right place" is...
3 Simple Things You Can Do Yourself to Help Your Trees Re-Hydrate
Even though it seems like each rain provides such a good soaking, in reality, it takes many months of cool, moist weather to deeply...
