Native trees like the Maple, Ash, and Magnolia are wonderful additions to the city of Bellingham, Washington and contribute to our daily quality of life. Not only do they add beauty, boost property values and reduce energy costs they help prevent erosion, reduce storm runoff and supply food and shelter for local wildlife. However, in…
Proper tree care is essential when it comes to preventing the loss of native trees like the Douglas Fir, Red Alder, Bigleaf Maple, Western Red Cedar and Western Hemlock in Whidbey Island. As a homeowner, it’s also your responsibility to care for your trees by keeping them structurally sound and free of disease to ensure…
Like all living things, trees are susceptible to disease. If left untreated, however, a tree can die or even infect nearby trees. While early detection is the key to controlling a situation before it spreads, common diseases are not always easy to identify.That’s why it’s important to contact the certified arborist at Westcoast Tree Care…
As trees grow and mature they add value to your property. Not only do they beautify your surroundings, they purify the air while preventing erosion and saving energy in the process. While maintaining larger, mature trees is a good investment, it’s just as important to make sure they don’t become a hazardous problem over time.…
People often think that the only time they need to hire a certified arborist is when disaster strikes. However, nothing could be further from the truth. While bad weather can certainly warrant an emergency tree removal service, trees are susceptible to a wide variety of factors that can cause them to fail. Other times, however,…
Any reputable tree care professional will tell you that topping a tree isn’t a good practice. Topping not only consists of cutting back and removing large branches but severely damages the health and beauty of a tree in the process. While many times, homeowners may feel a tree has grown too large, tree topping is…
In Olympia, Washington, our trees are one of the most beautiful entities that make up the Puget Sound landscape. Not only do they boost curb appeal by adding character to our property, they prevent erosion and improve air quality while providing a powerful barrier against summertime heat. However, no matter how strong and majestic they…
It’s an unfortunate reality that falling trees usually come to the surprise of an unsuspecting homeowner. While most of us think it must take hurricane force winds to completely uproot a tree, nothing could be farther from the truth. In fact, trees are susceptible to a wide variety of factors that can cause them to…
For most people, summer is the perfect season to get away, get outside and have some fun. But have you thought about your trees? Making sure your trees are well cared for throughout the hot summer months will result in a happy, healthy landscape. Whether it’s pruning, pest inspection, watering or preventative storm damage, summer…
With July now upon us, it’s important to protect the trees on your property by making sure they have enough water. Under watered trees or trees exposed to excessively dry conditions are more likely to develop problems over time. Young and newly planted trees are especially susceptible. Older trees, on the other hand, are less…
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