With school back in session, autumn is just around the corner. The trees on your property will start to change and their leaves will soon start to fall on the ground. During this time, it’s important to give your trees a little TLC to ensure they make it through the winter and reemerge in good…
There are a wide variety of tree care symptoms that can indicate failure. However, many of these symptoms often go unnoticed by Whidbey homeowners. While this is completely understandable because few people are trained with the knowledge to spot subtle symptoms, there are three signs that are obvious enough to recognize. If you spot any…
The job of an arborist is never easy. In fact, it takes a lot of physical strength and the ability to use complex equipment. It also demands training and knowledge in the areas of forestry, horticulture, and landscape architecture. Apart from this, however, a big part of our job involves providing people with valuable tree…
Late fall and early winter is the best time to prune because most trees have lost their leaves and their true structure is clearly visible. With the ability to clearly see a tree’s interior growth, a certified arborist can identify any problematic issues while making sound pruning decisions. That’s why Westcoast Tree Care would like…
A tree gets its water and necessary nutrients from its roots. If a part of the root system is damaged, a tree will suffer proportionately. Even more, since roots anchor and support a tree, a damaged root system will compromise it structural integrity. With roots playing such a vital role in the health of a…
It’s impossible to predict the exact day or time a tree will fail. Combine that with the damage that can result due to failure you get risk. However, by determining the likelihood of tree failure, you can make informed decisions that effectively reduce that risk. That’s why Westcoast Tree Care would like to provide you…