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Preventative Tree Care: Preventing Tree Diseases in Eugene, Oregon

Westcoast Tree Care subscribes to the philosophy of preventative tree care: proactively maintaining your trees to avoid future complications with their health, appearance, and structure. Preventative tree care seeks to avoid costly issues such as insect infestations, downed limbs, excessive moss growth, or worse. Today I’d like to talk about preventing tree diseases in Eugene,…

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Deadwood Removal in Spokane, Washington

Now that the fall is visiting us once again in Spokane, Washington we’re presented with the perfect opportunity to assess the health and stability of our trees.  While there is no seasonally best period for deadwood removal, the fall season presents us with ideal conditions for this aspect of preventative tree care.  With reduced foliage…

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Tree care during drought stress in Washington

The Washington drought of 2015 has seen the Evergreen state endure its driest summer months on record.  Temperatures have been high with limited moisture and the forecast for the coming months appears much the same.  Drought stress of this magnitude and duration can be devastating to trees if proper tree care is not taken. Your…

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What is Washington Preventative Tree Care?

Your trees add to the beauty and value of your property by providing visual interest, privacy, shade, windbreaks, and more. Like any investment you make, your trees need proper upkeep and care to ensure their health and beauty. Westcoast Tree Care subscribes to the philosophy of Preventative Tree Care. What is preventative tree care? We’re…

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Washington Preventative Tree Care & Nutrient Beds

Nutrient beds are a cutting edge landscape management strategy, you probably haven’t heard of yet. Nutrient beds improve the health of your trees and shrubs organically. They are especially beneficial for supporting new landscape plantings and essential for preventative tree care. What is a nutrient bed? According to Cassian Humphreys, a nutrient bed is “a…

Oregon Windsail Reduction – It Has Value

Windsail reduction can be a controversial topic. While some dispute that windsail reduction has merit in conifers, studies have shown its benefit. Our neighbors to the north in British Columbia, Canada use windsail reduction as a common practice, to a great extent because of studies performed by Stephen Mitchell, associate professor at the Department of…