A certified arborist is a professional tree expert in arboriculture (the care of trees), or an arborist who has obtained their Certified Arborist designation from the International Society of Arboriculture, or ISA. To gain this certification, there are the following experience requirements: 3 years of full time experience working in the arboriculture industry OR 2 […]
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How to Tell if a Tree is Dead or Dying
Are you concerned that a certain tree in your yard may be a rotting hazard? This is a valid preoccupation, as infected, unhealthy trees are more likely to fall during inclement weather. Read on to discover the clues that your tree is sick and/or dying. If you spot these signs on your tree(s), call us. […]
Benefits of Tree Pruning in the Summer
Though winter is the most recommended time to prune we are often asked, can you trim trees in the summer? Tree pruning and trimming in the summertime in Portland, Oregon, can provide particular benefits for fruit trees and damaged trees. It can also be advantageous for general tree shaping. The following is a simple guide […]
How To Protect Your Trees in Winter – Portland Winter Tree Care Guide
Jump to: How to Prepare Your Trees For Winter, How to Protect Trees From Winter, Should You Trim Trees in the Winter?, Preventing Property Damage in the Winter, Contact Winter tree care goes hand in hand with fall tree care in Portland, Oregon. As Portland certified arborists, we start looking for signs of spring after […]
Are Holes in Trees Dangerous?
Holes in trees can be disconcerting. Many homeowners are unsure about what holes indicate for tree health, or what they should do when a hole appears. In this post, our leading tree experts address tree holes and talk about how a hole could be a sign of compromised structural integrity. We discuss different kinds of […]
Spring Tree Care Tips
Jump to: 5 Tree Care Tips for Spring, Importance of Fertilizing Portland Trees in Spring, Contact Spring Tree Services Spring has bounded into the Portland area! As blossoms emerge, it’s time for homeowners and businesses, to conduct the following basic spring tree care tasks for the long-term health of your trees. By tackling these five […]
How to Cable a Tree
What is Tree Cabling? Enhancing Tree Safety and Structure Tree cabling is a lesser-known preservation technique, utilized by professional arborists to provide support to trees that may be prone or at risk of failure. Tree cabling serves to limit the movement of a branch concerning the tree’s overall structure. It is commonly used to reduce […]
Trees that Add Color to Your Winter Landscape
Winter is here and the days are short and gray. Even though the weather is blustery, there is still plenty to appreciate in our urban forest. There may not be many flowers, and most of the colorful leaves of autumn have fallen. However, wintertime also brings unique opportunities for color. Winter interest plants can create […]
How to Hire a Certified Arborist
Healthy trees receive regular attention from knowledgeable arborists. But how can you tell when you hire a certified arborist if they’re truly an expert? Pick an inexperienced arborist, and your trees could suffer. Fortunately, there are ways to distinguish the true tree gurus from mere amateurs. In the following paragraphs we discuss how homeowners can […]
Neighbor Tree Damage: Who Pays?
In This Article: Tree Damage Responsibility and Liability, Example Tree Trimming Request Letter to Neighbor, Contact Urban Forest Pro The Pacific Northwest sometimes sees extreme weather, and windstorms with gusts in excess of 60 mph are not uncommon during the stormy part of the year. Such high winds take their toll sending heavy limbs, debris, […]