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…
Tree care, when done correctly, results in safe, healthy, and beautiful trees. However, only a certified arborist who specializes in arboriculture understands how a tree needs to be cared for. If you are unsure of how to care for your trees, it’s always best to avoid doing it yourself. While certain things may seem doable,…
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…
The trees on your property are constantly dealing with environmental changes throughout the year. That’s why it’s important to help maintain their overall health, appearance, and structural integrity with the help of a certified arborist and professional tree pruning. Although it may seem like a simple task you do yourself, improper pruning can result in…
Normally, the trees in your yard look beautiful and strong enough to endure all the seasonal elements that Oregon has to offer. However, there are circumstances when a tree can weaken, increasing its risk of falling over. While not always obvious, trees can develop diseases or other structural issues that can make them an unwanted…