Spring is officially here and with a cold winter behind us, now is the perfect time to get outdoors and start enjoying the warm sunshine. It’s also a good time to check on the health and safety of your trees, especially those near your home. While spring and summer tend to be fairly mild as…
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…
When it comes to preventative maintenance your outdoor landscape should never be overlooked. Having your trees professionally pruned will not only enhance the appearance of your property but increase its real estate value as well. Regular pruning will also ensure the health of your trees providing them with the greatest possible growing conditions while keeping…
If a tree or one of its branches has ever fallen on your home or caused damage to your property, it’s easy to understand why professional tree removal services are so important. Trees are majestic creatures that play a pivotal role in our ecosystems. However, dead or damaged trees are at risk of becoming dangerous…
As the certified arborists at Westcoast Tree Care make their way through Oregon, bringing preventative tree care services to Beaverton and its surrounding areas, we encounter a variety of tree care questions. While talking to property owners, we often get asked if our certified arborist can top a problematic tree. When this happens, we like…
With spring just around the corner, now is the perfect time to clean out our gardens and make sure our trees are healthy and ready for the warm weather ahead. Healthy trees don’t just happen. While they may be low-maintenance, they still require protection from disease and potential storm damage. That’s why it’s important to…
Are trees and branches blocking your view of the beautiful Portland cityscape? Here in Oregon, we enjoy our captivating mountain, river and sunset views. However, sometimes the trees we love can grow a little too lush, blocking our scenic views. While we love the trees in our area and all the benefits they provide, trees…
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