Summer Tree Care in the Pacific Northwest
The long summer days in Seattle and its neighboring cities are perfect for lounging in the shade of a beautiful tree. Make sure that your trees last for years to come by investing in some simple summer tree care! Here are some tips from the experts at Elite Tree Care: Keep An Eye Out for Pests Quite a few harmful…
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Are Your Trees Dangerous? Why Tree Risk Assessment Is Important
One of the perks for homeowners in King and Snohomish counties is the urban forest that surrounds them. The towns and cities of the Puget Sound—Seattle, Kirkland, Lynwood, Woodinville, Everett, just to name a few—are filled with tree-lined streets. But could some of these trees become more of a hazard than a shady canopy? What makes a tree hazardous? Within…
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How Pruning Creates a Healthier Tree
Did you know that trees with dead limbs or unstable branch structure are highly susceptible to outside attacks that can significantly shorten their lifespans? In the rainy and wet King and Snohomish counties, trees with wounded limbs are particularly susceptible to bacterial infections and fungal colonies. But careful pruning by a certified arborist can help! Pruning is a vital part…
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How a Damaged Tree Affects Property Value
Trees provide beauty, shade, character, and value to a home…unless they do none of those things! Some trees are just too old, diseased, or structurally compromised to contribute beauty and value to the home landscape—in fact, they can actively detract from it. If you’re a homeowner in King or Snohomish Counties, it’s important to be aware of how a damaged…
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Professional Stump Grinding | How Stump Removal is Done
For many homeowners, stump grinding may be a relatively new term, but don’t be surprised if your certified arborist recommends it. Arborists often must resort to this solution for safely and efficiently removing dead tree stumps and clearing space for more valuable uses. This article will delve into all the details concerning stump grinding and why this might be a…
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Signs of Sick Trees and Possible Remedies
Introductions If you’ve noticed that your trees don’t look as lush and lively as they usually do, their wilted appearance may indicate that they’re suffering from a disease or insect infestation. But it can be difficult to determine what your tree is suffering from. Knowing the signs of a sick tree can help you get professional help and save your…
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When to Call for Emergency Tree Service
If you ignore overgrown, damaged, or leaning trees on your property, you put the landscape at risk. It does not stop there, though. By failing to address landscape issues, you compromise on the safety of your family, neighbors, parked vehicles, and neighboring buildings. Such negligence may result in accidents and falls, roof damages, power outages, and other life-threatening and costly…
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Why Hire a Certified Arborist vs. a Tree Service
Homeowners often mistake a certified arborist and a tree service as the same thing. After all, both provide the same benefits in pruning, planting, and caring for trees, right? Well, not exactly. The significant difference lies in the level of expertise and education. Besides that, several other distinctions exist. Homeowners and property owners need to understand that while both…
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