As a leading provider of tree care services in the Northwest, Westcoast Tree Care knows that spring is the perfect time to get out and maintain your trees and landscape. However, pruning and trimming should never be a DIY job. While it may be tempting to want to save a few bucks, cheap is never…
Preventative Tree Care is essential when it comes to reducing storm damage related to high winds. During our last wind storm in Lake Oswego, you may have found yourself eyeing the trees on your property with good cause. Trees that aren’t properly pruned and maintained are more likely to fail during high wind storms, thus…
Like all living organisms, trees get sick or die. While the average lifespan of a tree can vary depending on its type, other factors like environmental stress, severe weather, insect infestation, and disease can cause unwanted health issues that can eventually harm a tree. Not only can a sick tree affect other nearby trees putting…
With a harsh winter now behind us, many of us are ready to get outside and start enjoying the warm, spring weather. Spring, however, comes with its own patterns of extreme weather. Thunderstorms combined with high winds can have a big impact on our outdoor landscapes. While the wind can easily pass through dormant trees…