Posts Tagged ‘Trees’
STC Arborists Are Committed to Providing Consistent Care in Times of Calm & Crisis
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…
Read MoreFun in the Sun: Seattle Children’s PlayGarden
Last week, Seattle Tree Care donated their skilled crew & specialized equipment to help beautify the Seattle Children’s PlayGarden mascot. The garden, playground and community center is located in South Seattle in the Central District just across the street from the NW African American Museum & Jimi Hendrix Park. Our crews spent the day finely…
Read MoreTake a Tree Walk!
Summer is almost here, and with long days and hot weather right around the corner, what better way to celebrate than to take a tree walk! But what just is a tree walk? Tree walks are free community events hosted by Trees for Seattle, a community outreach project aimed at getting people engaged with the…
Read MoreThe Cherry: A Celebration of Spring
Spring is here, and while Washington is certainly abundant in flowers, there is one tree that seems to never fail to astonish: the flowering cherry. Found throughout prominent landmarks in Seattle such as the Quad at UW, cherry trees are just as important culturally as they are agriculturally. With over 1,000 species, hybrids, and…
Read MoreThe Need for Diversity in the Urban Forest
Urban Forests are unique ecosystems. Unlike traditional forests, urban forests often have a wide diversity of tree species. From Northwest natives, such as the Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) and Western Red-cedar (Thuja plicata), to exotic species such as the Monkey Puzzle (Araucaria araucana), Seattle is a global forest as much as it is a global city.…
Read More5 Tips to Prevent Storm Damage to Your Trees
Seattle witnessed the biggest snowfall in 50 years this month, and trees certainly felt the impact. High volumes of snow and strong winds caused branch and whole tree failure, impacting roadways, sidewalks, utility wires, and properties. Follow these steps to keep both your home and the public safe. Pruning: Pruning is the best option…
Read MoreWinter Pruning Special
Did you know that winter is the best time to prune many deciduous trees and shrubs? Trees become dormant in the winter, losing all their leaves and storing up their energy for the coming spring. Here are some great reasons to prune deciduous trees in the winter! Improvements in tree structure. Without leaves, it…
Read MoreStump Grinding and Replanting
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…
Read More5 Tips for Fire Mitigation Around Your Home and Property
The smoke has finally cleared, and while Seattle may not have received the scorching other areas of the state did, it is still important to take proper action to reduce the likelihood of a fire occurring on your property. Here some simple steps that you can do to help prevent a fire at your home.…
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