Did you know that a mature tree can add up to as much as 10% of your home’s value? With that kind of money at stake, it is important to keep your trees healthy. Leaning trees are a leading concern among homeowners we talk to, so today we...
Did you know that the combination of trees and power lines account for roughly 30% of all power outages? Yeah, that is a lot. Power companies like Portland General Electric do a lot to try to minimize outages from trees. They keep tabs on...
Last week, after an epic wind storm hit the gorge, Interstate 84 in Oregon was shut down and 3 people were killed in Washington as a result of fallen trees. Most were caught by surprise, and it was a good reminder that it is always better to...
The Lewis and Clark Exposition in 1905 put Portland on the map and opened the door to a lot of new things for the city. The expo even started the ongoing trend of everyone and their brother moving to Portland. There was a huge surge of...
It’s undeniable: Portlanders love their trees. They add beauty and value to a home that can take years to come to fruition. Of course, with mature trees also comes potential hazards if they are not properly trimmed and cared for as they grow...
While the warm, dry weather this season has been welcomed by many sun lovers throughout the Pacific Northwest, this summer’s uncharacteristically hot temperatures have created conditions perfect for wildfires to rage throughout Oregon and...
Despite our recent sunny, warm conditions in Portland – this time of year is one of the harshest for trees. Weathering winter storms is often the most grueling for our forest friends – so today, we’ll give you a bit of insight on...
Whether your yard is filled with evergreens, maples, cedar, fir, or cherry; all trees get sick and eventually die. Interestingly, most trees show the same symptoms regardless of whether they are evergreen or deciduous (trees with leaves, like...
Trees provide significant benefits to our homes and cities, but when trees fall and injure people or damage property, they are liabilities. Taking care of tree hazards makes your property safer and prolongs the life of the tree. Trees are an...
