5 Reasons to Hire a Professional for Tree Trimming in Portland
Pretty much everywhere you look you’ll see trees. Unless you live in a desert and your yard is comprised of three or four cacti, your yard likely has at least a handful of trees. In a climate like Portland’s, you’re bound to have trees on your property. Evergreens or...
How to Remove Ice From Tree Branches Safely
Winter chills can cause ice to build up everywhere, including on the limbs and branches of your beloved trees. This buildup of frost can pose a hazard, both to the tree itself and to people standing underneath it. Should you decide to remove the ice, you’ll need to be...
How Long Does a Cut Christmas Tree Last?
As the holiday season dawns again, it’s time to start thinking about putting up decorations, planning meals, and getting the quintessential Christmas tree selected, set up, and decorated. It might be a bit of a surprise (or perhaps not a surprise at all!), but most of...
5 Trees That Will Attract Birds to Your Portland Oregon Yard
One of the joys of living in the Pacific Northwest is the rainy climate. All greenery thrives here. Lush trees attract wildlife like birds. With trees teeming with feathered life, becoming an avid birdwatcher in your very own backyard is possible. Fitting your...
What Oregon Tree Care Should Be Done in the Fall?
Now that the fall season is upon us and you are getting ready for a cold and wet winter, it’s time to start thinking about the best ways to protect your beautiful trees from the wrath of wind, rain, and ice. Caring for your trees can ensure they have long and healthy...
5 Pacific Northwest Trees That Can Be Used for Bonsai Tree Trimming
Bonsai tree trimming is a hobby that more and more people in the Pacific Northwest area are taking up. Simply put, it’s the art of cultivating small trees—often artificially kept at a smaller size than they would otherwise reach—and trimming them in a way that is...
How to Care for Birch Trees in Oregon
Birch trees are a favorite of many. The rippled patterns on the bark are enough to enthrall an observer. But there’s more to a birch’s beauty than its bark alone. They are medium-sized trees that have stretching and graceful limbs. Their leaves change numerous colors...
5 of the Best Trees for Your Fence Line
Do you have a fence in your yard that you want to beautify by adding some trees around? Or is a spot near the fence the only place in your yard that has space for new trees? You may be worried about planting trees next to a structure, as many trees should not be...
What Is Oregon’s State Tree? 5 Fun Facts About the Douglas Fir Tree
What is Oregon’s state tree? It’s the Douglas fir! Known scientifically as Pseudotsuga menziesii, these trees belong to the pine family and are an evergreen conifer species. Douglas firs are native to the western part of North America and are commonly found throughout...
What To Do When a Tree Is Close to a Power Line
Trees can add both aesthetic and property value to our homes. They give us something to nurture and help grow. But when they start to grow close to power lines, it could be a sign it’s time for them to go. Mr. Tree understands the time and expense you’ve taken to care...