Autumn Is Upon Us

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Well, after a wild & woolly summer ~ the like of which many of us haven’t seen and wouldn’t care to see again 😉 ~ we’ve come into the Fall.  For many Washingtonians, the Autumn is their favorite season due to often glorious summer-like weather we can have (obviously not this year).  Or for the… Read more »

Conked Out? Your Trees Could Be!

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These interesting-looking, almost attractive projections from the tree have a lovely name in the common vernacular ~ Artist’s Bracket.  They’re so named because the material is firm enough for artists to etch pictures into the white pore side, which then bruises brown; these creations can last a remarkably long time when dried. Conks, despite their… Read more »

Are My Trees Safe?

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This particular question is often the reason many customers call us. Perhaps you have just purchased a new home and want to be sure your investment doesn’t leave you with an unwelcome surprise. It may be that you’ve noticed a tree that just doesn’t seem to look as healthy as it should. Whatever the reason,… Read more »

Drought Stress

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Fall has arrived decisively this year. No extended Summer happening here! A very common concern over this past 3 Summers is that they have been warmer than normal and with less rainfall. Most of us know we need to water our lawns, flowers and ornamentals, but in some cases well established trees also need a… Read more »

A tree stump that should be dead is still alive; here’s why ~

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Occasionally, we’ll feature articles of interest here and we think this one is Really Interesting! Within a shrouded New Zealand forest, a tree stump keeps itself alive by holding onto the roots of its neighboring trees, exchanging water and resources through the grafted root system. New research, publishing July 25 in iScience, details how surrounding trees… Read more »

Avoiding the Peak Season Wait

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It’s the end of September and you know the Fall winds are on the horizon.  As you begin packing up the back-yard bar-b-q equipment, your eyes settle on that giant maple tree that drops its leaves all over your roof and yard.  This year, you’ve decided you’re done with raking leaves every other day, it’s… Read more »