5 Spruce Tree Varieties That Grow Well in Oregon
Planting a spruce tree is the perfect way to spruce up your landscape. These tall conifer trees with evergreen needles can instantly add an aesthetic appeal to your home thanks to their abundant natural beauty throughout the year. In fact, nothing screams yuletide...
How Close Can I Plant Trees to Each Other?
As an avid tree lover, you may want to plant majestic trees in your yard. But have you ever wondered how close to plant trees to each other or how much elbow room you should give your trees so they can achieve optimal growth? Moreover, if there are utility lines or...
Do Cypress Trees Grow Well in the Pacific Northwest?
If you’re interested in branching out on drought-resistant trees you could add to your yard, a cypress would be a good choice. Cypresses are extremely drought-resistant—good for Oregon’s increasingly long and hot summers—and there is even a species that is native to...
Is It Too Late to Plant Trees in October?
Most people think of springtime as the only time you should consider planting a tree. But in case you think you missed your window, think again. Just because it’s no longer spring or summer doesn’t mean you can’t plant a tree. If you have been thinking to yourself,...
What Is Apple Scab and How Is It Treated?
Raising apple trees in your yard can bring you boundless joy year-round, but what happens when your tree gets sick? Unfortunately, tree disease is something that you will need to look out for. You might have read “5 Tree Diseases to Watch Out for in the Pacific...
What Is Included in a Free Quote for Tree Removal?
Trees: We love them. The lush forests of the Pacific Northwest are one of the best things about living in this part of the country. Trees provide oxygen, shelter, and shade, and are just rather nice to look at. But sometimes, unfortunately, there’s a tree on your...
Should I Prune My Oregon Trees After Extreme Heat Damage?
After historically hot temperatures in Oregon this year, many people are wondering how to take care of their trees in the aftermath. Many trees were scorched or experienced drought this summer. Normal summer heat takes a toll on trees, but when there is a bout of...
5 Willow Trees That Grow in Oregon
Willow trees are widely recognizable because of the attractive weeping willow’s flowing branches and the fuzzy catkins of a pussy willow. Willows are shrub-like trees with thin and fibrous branches and roots. This structure of branches actually functions well to line...
What Is Summer Branch Drop? What Should I Do About It?
When you take good care of the trees on your property, you expect them to thrive throughout the year. Still, there are some problems with trees that are out of our control. Most people don’t expect a healthy tree to suddenly suffer from the loss of large branches, but...
5 Variety of Elm Trees That Grow in Oregon
Oregon is a state that is home to a wide variety of trees. One of these types of trees is the elm tree. Elm trees are deciduous and semi-deciduous. They originated in central Asia but are now found throughout most of the Northern Hemisphere. Elms are found in many...