Mulch is not the latest dance craze, a super fruit from the Amazon or a new men’s hairstyle rivaling the man bun. Rather, mulch is material that is used to protect the roots of trees and shrubs from harsh elements and the risk of damage. And...
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...
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...
Wandering around in an Oregon forest can be magical – leaving your eyes in amazement of the old growth majestic trees that fill our landscape. Maybe the question pops in your head – “How old is that tree?” Well, believe it...
The Japanese Maple Tree has become a popular landscape tree in Portland and it’s easy to see why. With hundreds of cultivars they are prized for their unique foliage and easy care. They fit well in smaller spaces and can be a beautiful...
Staking a tree is one of the most misunderstood practices when planting a new tree. Far too often a young tree is dropped in a hole, the root ball buried with a stick jammed into it, and a bare wire tied from the stick to the trunk of the tree...
Oak trees are native to the Northern Hemisphere and the U.S. contains roughly 90 different species. Oak trees are prized for their strength, hardness and beauty; often used for whiskey barrels, wood flooring, and furniture. In Oregon, we have...
Reed College is known for its majestic trees, on-campus nature preserve and large number of graduates who eventually receive doctorates. In 1909, 86 acres of Crystal Springs Farm was purchased to found Reed College in SE Portland. True to...
The number one thing to remember when it comes to hiring a tree care service is – do your research! The world is full of tree care service scammers, so it pays to be diligent when it comes to choosing the right company. If you don’t, you...
Business owners shouldn’t have to wonder what is going on with the health and beauty of the trees on their property or campus. While all business owners want a professional looking exterior, thinking about tree care isn’t something that...
Do you own a commercial property or private home in Portland, Lake Oswego, or West Linn? If so, you are located in some of our favorite spots to showcase our high quality tree care services. With our offices situated in Lake Oswego, we can...
When driving through neighborhoods we all say it, “I want that house”. We also say, “what a great yard and look at the tree”. So we don’t live in Arizona but we live in Portland, Oregon and the surrounding...
