Seattle tree care experts offer advice on how to safely manage trees growing into electrical wires. Homeowners can easily become injured – often fatally – while attempting to trim trees near overhead electrical wires. Though it is tempting to try to save money with this “do-it-yourself” approach, the potential for electrocution is not worth the […]
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This year, we feel extremely lucky to be in the tree business. Normally, we feel lucky to be in the tree business because we love trees. But this year, as we watch our friends, family, and fellow community members struggle with unemployment due to COVID, we feel lucky to be in an industry surviving the […]
Two things that don’t normally go well together made an amazing pair thanks to the work of our owner, Peter, our climber, Chase, and our all-terrain crane. When a few tall maples behind the Woodinville Whiskey Co.’s patio area started to drop limbs, they gave Seattle Tree Care a call to help make their outdoor […]
Drought and carelessness have resulted in a wildfire season that lasts for months on the West Coast. Flora and fauna fall victim to the heat and flames, smoke and ash make the air unbreathable, and people are losing their homes and even their lives. As the fires creep closer, homeowners on the West Coast may […]
In response to the COVID-19 crisis on March 23, 2020, Governor Inslee issued an Executive Order called “Stay at Home, Stay Healthy”. To limit infection statewide this order directs all movement to cease except for the business which provide essential services to support critical infrastructure, public safety & well-being. The order provides a list of […]
Tree Care Specialists in Seattle, Explain Why Pruning in Winter is Essential to the Health and Life of Your Trees Winter temperatures aren’t just hard on people, but animals and even trees have a harder time navigating the freezing weather. During winter, trees are exposed to harsh weather conditions and are highly susceptible to damage. […]
Tips for Improving Your Views with Routine Tree Trimming Trees on your property can provide value to your home in a variety of ways: from shade and comfort to beauty and curb appeal. But trees need proper maintenance and upkeep if they’re going to remain attractive, healthy, and happy. While most homeowners consider upkeep as […]
Removing a tree? We definitely recommend that you grind out the stump! Stump grinding is the best way to lower the likelihood of the tree returning, as leaving a stump can often induce the growth of suckers and other undesired epiphytic growth. Not to mention, tree stumps are often unsightly, and limit your options for […]
Summer is here, the sun is (finally) out and you need an excuse to don the gardening gloves and grab a spade. Or maybe you just had a tree removed, and are eager to replant but don’t know where to begin. Look no further than Trees for Seattle! Trees for Seattle is the City of […]
Did you know that the best time to prune your deciduous trees is during the winter? According to the International Society of Arboriculture, one of the many benefits of pruning during the dormant season is that it allows the wounds from the pruning cuts to heal more quickly. Trees do this by creating a […]