As an ISA Certified Arborist I’m often called upon to provide guidance for the planting of new trees. Preparation and planning will go a long way toward ensuring the health and vitality of newly planted trees on your property. Today we provide our customers in Olympia, Washington and throughout the Pacific Northwest general recommendations for…
Each year Westcoast Tree Care, an ISA Certified Arborist, makes their way throughout the Pacific Northwest providing tree care services for our customers. Along the way we meet homeowners from all walks of life, each with their own tree care maintenance needs. Presently, Westcoast Tree Care is in the capitol of Washington State, Olympia. Olympia,…
Westcoast Tree Care provides our services to a large expanse of the Pacific Northwest. With service coverage in Oregon, Washington, and the surrounding areas, I am fortunate to work with a variety of homeowners while also traveling through some of the most lush and beautiful landscapes in America. One of the biggest pluses I am…
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…
Your trees are an investment in the beauty of your homes property. They add visual interest and can save money on heating and cooling costs. Pruning your trees in Portland, Oregon will ensure their health and vitality for years to come. It’s important to recognize that different species of trees have different requirements when it…
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…
The bronze birch borer has been a problem for over 25 years in eastern Washington and parts of Oregon, especially among ornamental birch species. The borer is especially effective at causing birch mortality when precipitation has been low, so more infestations are likely to appear in the spring of 2013. Vulnerable Birch Species Imported varieties…
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…
For most people, a carpet of moss beneath the trees is a lovely sight. In a yard, it can add the feel of the forest to your landscape. When that moss is on the ground, it can be a great ground cover around the base of the trees. It holds several times its weight in…
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…
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