As winter weather sets in, it’s the time of year to be aware of major snowfall and the impact it can have on your trees. The buildup of heavy snow combined with rain that turns to ice can become too heavy for trees to bear, resulting in critical damage. That’s why the certified arborist at…
A tree may seem like the safest, most stable thing on your property. While this can be true, it’s also possible for it to seriously hurt someone or cause significant damage to your property due to a natural force or simple negligence. While trees provide us with a wide variety of benefits, it’s important to…
No matter the season, strong storms can break branches, uproot trees, and threaten the safety of your home. While not all storm-related damage can be prevented, homeowners can do a wide variety of things to protect their trees and buildings on their property. That’s why Westcoast Tree Care would like to provide you with the…
Salem Tree Care Trees grow and develop as the season’s change which makes the need for ongoing care an essential part of home maintenance. That’s why Westcoast Tree Care would like to provide you with the following information about why regular tree care and pruning in Salem, Oregon is important. Promote New Growth Over time,…
Salem Tree Care Accidents Many homeowners in Salem, Oregon take on DIY projects to learn new skills or to save money. However, when it comes to pruning, trimming, or removing a tree, it’s better to leave these tasks to certified arborist. In fact, tree care poses more risks than you can imagine. That’s why Westcoast…
Salem Tree Care Inspection Trees provide homeowners in Salem, Oregon with a lot of beauty and shade. However, certain species of trees can be more trouble than they are worth. Having a certified arborist inspect the trees on a property you are thinking of purchasing can help you determine whether they need to be serviced…
Salem Tree Care Practices In years past, topping was often regarded as an effective way to control the growth of a problematic tree. However, it’s been proven that topping should actually be avoided because it not only weakens a tree but causes it to become unstable, creating unsafe conditions while increasing its overall maintenance. That’s…
There are a wide variety of tree care services that we all need at one point or another. As a matter of fact, hiring a professional Salem tree care company should be at the top of your list if you want to preserve the beauty of the trees on your property. However, as the industry…
Even with mild summer temperatures, tree care in Salem, Oregon isn’t seasonal. In fact, there are a wide variety of things to do throughout the year to ensure the trees on your property are safe, beautiful, and healthy. With August still in ahead of us, Westcoast Tree Care would like to provide you with the…
In a forest, a tree typically grows straight up, stretching for the sunlight above a shady canopy. In an urban landscape, however, a tree has full access to the sun with little competition from nearby trees. Apart from the forest, a tree can develop a wide crown with large lower branches and limbs. As an…